Redsand Canyon My brains bruised from all the bad news

Donovan stares at her for a long moment. Golden hues bright enough to rival the sun, he flicks them over her facial features. Taking in her deep amber eyes, the cute spot on her cheek just beneath her eye, her dark pelage but cheerful personality. She’s interesting. He would love to keep her. Yet, that is not his option.

He finally stops looking at her and decides to focus on a spot off in the distance. It’s still silent; she hasn’t said a peep. He decides to break the ice once more. “You’re free to leave as you wish.” He offers. “There’s nothing keeping you here.”