Blacktail Deer Plateau A wish of a wish

He head shot up, his eyes widened, his brow narrowed, his nostrils flared. All at the mention of Pied and how it was her fault Pied had died. "She discussed being 'at risk' with you? She mentioned one time she had been the only to survive of her litter and that there might be complications, but I didn't believe it could happen."

He shook his head. "There wasn't anything you could have done. Even if you were nearby..." There was a catch in his throat and he stopped speaking. "It's all my fault. If I had not courted her... if I had not mated with her... she would still be alive." Kisu's chest ached and he clenched his jaw.