Dawnlark Plains I live in my own little world. But its ok, they know me here.

Grayday opened his mouth, about to joking agree, when he realizes what exactly she was saying. Not to put in a good word with Pema and Catori, but with nature itself. It hit him then that this might very well be her last heat. She might never get a chance to rear children. It had been the most meaningful experience in Grayday's relatively long life, and Aviana could soon be denied the opportunity.

By him.

"Aviana..." Was he really about to do this? "I think you should take your chance this year instead. If you want to have children, you should do it now. While you're sure you still can."

He eyed her as seriously as he could without actually being able to see her. "Even if you can't find a man who will stick around, there are plenty of men right here. We wouldn't let you starve."