Blacktail Deer Plateau you tell me whats next

"I know," said Grayday with a sigh, unable to shake his anxiety despite her oh-so comforting words. There was nothing to be done, and he'd have to find out on his own how to let go of his fears. Sharing them with Catori seemed like a step in the right direction - even if he wished he didn't have to talk about all that had happened since arriving in the Teekon Wilds.

"Nine mothers have died or disappeared since I've arrived in these lands - nine that I know of," he explained. "My first mate just walked off into the snow one day and never came back. The second was much the same. And I'm not - I don't think it was me. I mean, I don't think I'm so terrible that I'd drive a mother from her children..." he trailed off, his ears splaying as he contemplated that unpleasant possibility. Side-eyeing Catori, he pressed on. "Anyway - they weren't the only ones. At least three of them died, and the other three might have. All the kids around here are motherless. Go anywhere, ask anyone. They've all seen it, or know someone who has."

Insecurities forgotten, he gazed at Catori for a long moment, wishing his eyes were clear enough to detect all the nuances of her expression. He wasn't sure about her reaction, but he went on in a soft voice. "I don't know if I can give you a whole family. I'd rather have you."