so long as you're ok im ok

blue willow grew quietly irate, for though luke had acquiesced, lasher did not wish for him to feel pressed. he deferred to her in all matters of healing, but the pale wolf knew himself. upon his mate's departure, following a low chuff, taltos moved closer to his lover.

he did not speak of the fact that luke had not deigned to join him here; he was content enough for the man's existence alongside him, and silently groomed the short fur upon luke's cheek. "rest when you have reached saena, please," he murmured, knowing the pale girl would not turn luke aside. "your body will be greatly in need of it."