Jade Fern Grove the ending and the beginning

Libeccio was not a passive creature by any definition, but he was not also out to take advantage of her fortunate (for him) situation with violence. He splayed his ears submissively when she rumbled a threat of warning, and waved his drooped tail in an attempt to diffuse the tension but he didn't back off. If this was to be his only chance at siring children, he wasn't about to let it slip between his hands by being too nice.

A wary glance was sent left, then right, but he saw no other rivals lurking between the trees. They were alone. He stepped a little closer, and was almost in reach of her flank; the heady scent driving him nearly mad with desire, but he somehow kept his wits enough to offer her a glance and a whine of placation. He wanted to speak, but was there reason for it? His need was clear as day.