osprey junior had returned, and the buoyant attitude of the plateau had been restored. lasher had quickly intended to bring the girl beautiful things, to restore whatever spirit had been taken from her in her absence. perhaps the other children of the blacktail wolves would mend, and life would move on as nature intended. his thoughts lingered often on peregrine, and he felt a stirring of his heart, for he fully loved the panther now.
orange blooms hung from his muzzle, and sunset-hued petals were caught in his ruff as taltos' ears swung forward in heed of peregrine's summons. he did not drop his well-searched-for flowers, however; they accompanied him with a light, tangy fragrance to the site where the sable devil stood with a fireflare lasher recognized immediately.
peregrine, the earthen delta murmured, once he had laid down his burden. murky eyes lingered on peregrine's handsome face for a fleeting moment before lasher turned his attention to the ruby at his side. i did not have the pleasure of your name last time, he said softly, a bright smile lighting his face. taltos was no fool; the inclination of their bodies held an obvious undertone. however, the expression upon his lover's face delighted his heart; if this woman brought peregrine happiness, she was a blessing indeed.