Sun Mote Copse A safer car, baby smiling in back seat

Winter approached fast, and soon, the time would be upon them. Already, Ar-Khalba could feel the bitter chill of the winter season setting in. And though the approaching season scared him -- the coming winter gave Khalba hope for a strong litter, born in the spring to the woman he loved. They had paid their toll in the litter they had returned unto Molech. Now, and only after their heartwrenching sacrifice, could they live under the blessing of the One Who Consumes.

He spoke not and simply nodded in affirmation as he silently offered his whole heart unto her.