Ankyra Sound i kill with my heart

sleep came in fitful bursts for the siren; not for the first time was her slumber stolen from her by the soft patter of paws overhead. caiaphas' hawk yellow eyes opened wide, and with a grimace, the sylph propped herself onto her belly with a grunt.

the steps approaching her were easy to identify as her son's -- sucking in a breath and attempting to maintain a pain-free facade, caiaphas watched the entrance where he would soon appear, wondering just what it was that made his footsteps sound so heavy.