Wild Berry Meadow sloe-eyed demon

the more that the man spoke, the deeper lasher's wonderings grew. the pale wolf described the same sort of selfish behaviour that peregrine had exhibited since his mateship to fox, and the druid bit back a snarl that the devil had seemed to have hurt this man as well. yet he spoke not the panther's name, nor the fireflame. "my mate bore me children, and i have other lovers. children take time, yes, especially in the formative months, but it is not a reason to neglect those you profess to love."

his mouth twisted briefly into a frown, but it smoothed from his features after a moment. "he may very well love you, but be unable to show it in a manner fitting your needs," the man hedged uncertainly. peregrine was selfish, and if it was he of which the pallid creature spoke, taltos knew that this was not so.

"what will you do?" he inquired after a moment. if the other wished to leave the caldera, lasher saw the opportunity for recruitment, and to welcome the young man into a pack where he would be appreciated. but he also knew well the confusion and pain of love, and so he would not press. his mind wondered then at his companion's wording -- other woman, though he himself was male -- but again, taltos did not question.