Noctisardor Bypass lieblichkeit

Would that Wylla could believe Mahler. Alas, while she was inclined to trust him, she had no trust for the remainder of Rivenwood. Sequoia had already attempted to drive a wedge between them with her dramatic antics and Wylla knew nothing whatsoever of Laurel, but being yet another woman, Wylla was disinclined to have any faith in her either. The growing cubs were commendable, but they were still only children. They could not care for Mahler if he worsened in her absence.

I love you too, she said, smoothing her thin muzzle over his broader cheek. She hated the way his flesh dipped inward beneath the bone. She remained there for several beats, then reluctantly pulled away. I will return soon, she lied, knowing fully that she intended to not return at all, but to give her life to Caiaphas in exchange for the witch's means to ease his suffering.

She could never, ever tell him what she planned to do or he would not let her go, so she kept it hidden even from her eyes, which held his warmly for several moments longer. And then she got to her paws and began her journey, looking back over her shoulder with a wan smile when her aching heart nearly pulled her back to his side.