Swiftcurrent Creek i got a bulletproof heart, you got a hollow-point smile

Her chest tightens as she listens to her lover speak, emotion washing over her, and she finds herself reaching to press her nose to the other woman's cheek for a moment before she responds. Lie, I — She swallows as she pulls away, stumbling a little over her first admission as heat stings her eyes a little with the vague threat of impending tears. I honestly didn't know how I was going to do this without you. I know this isn't how either of us pictured it, but — my children are your children, too, Rosalie. We're partners — for life. Even if Kavik has to be involved... he is a good man. Kind. It could be worse. She draws closer to embrace her again, sucking in a slightly shaky breath. Thank you — for staying. For not leaving me with the mess I made, even if — even if I would have deserved it. Her next words are slightly halting as she fights the ever-increasing threat of tears. I don't think I could stand to lose you again.