Jade Fern Grove lift back and see the darkness hid

Those were words she didn't know she needed to hear. Provided more comfort than even his large form against hers.

I hope you would not. Soft and vulnerable as she aimed to suck in his scent through her nose, maybe try to feel his pulse through a scarred neck. Then come free the words she felt the need to give him.

I am sorry to have come burden you with this on your own doorstep. It was not polite to make messes in somebody else's home and these woods with these words might as well have been that.