Hushed Willows His plans always worked

He reassured her, though whether or not Spur actually felt reassured was up for debate. She did feel tongue-tied when he asked her, point blank, why she had run away from a sound. No one had ever shone such a bright spotlight on this aspect of her personality before. Sure, it had always been acknowledged and even accommodated. But no one had ever asked outright why she behaved this way. And, to tell the truth, Larkspur didn't have an answer for him. She had been born this way.

"I dunno," she whispered, feeling her cheeks heat as her face flushed in the beginnings of shame. No one had ever made her feel put on the spot like this and Spur was having a tough time deciding how to respond to the scrutiny. Embarrassment and, of course, anxiety appeared to be her default. She wanted to ask if she could go now, yet the words stuck in her throat, apprehension not permitting her to make such a bold request.