Redsand Canyon In search of you

the smell of a she-wolf was on the air.

her scent blazed through mereo. germanicus felt his control tested, but only for a moment. each year this occurred and each year he had sired no children.

because he did not trust his randy young auxillia, the imperator trotted forward through the canyon. a woman in her season calling for him upon the heels of his very new marriage was not the harbinger he wished.

"slate," germanicus greeted, halting a fair distance away. he did not wish ruenna to believe himself swayed. but the healer glowed now as she had not in akashingo. "it is unsafe for you to be traveling at this time." it was a disservice to her and dangerous besides. he was not sure if he should lead her to a safer place or speak with her here.

with a loud chuff he dismissed any watching soldiers. "why have you come?"