Moonspear All around the mulberry bush

Heldi turned to him once more, searching him for any sign that he was lying, that he pitied her. Gods, the pity was worse than Korpa's fangs. Heldi found nothing except for sincerity. It brought a lump to her throat that she fought hard to swallow.

"Aye, perhaps they should have. It was easier to hate me. Lady Vledfest had to live with him, lie with him, bare his pups." Heldi's lips drew back silently in disgust. "She couldn't hate him. But she could hate his mistake. As for Korpa, well, monkey see; monkey do." Heldi laughed again though it was a bit forced.

The agouti glanced him, growing serious. "Hey, Dash? Thanks." Heldi smiled somewhat shyly, glad someone was on her side for once.