Duskfire Glacier NulettuKutik

No, she’d said again.

When he looked at her, he could only see the anger and disgust that had painted themselves upon her face. Anything that might have followed it was lost. The dark ears that might have captured her attempt at some small reassurance had fallen and pinned to his head.

Was this what displays of emotion created?

Issorartuyok was a fool, indeed. But he would not be made a fool for long, no. The northerner had grown tired of being laughed at, being mocked. He had grown tired of willing himself to try to be a way that was not immediately comfortable for him. All of it had been done with the intent to grow into a better man for her and look where it had left him.

Alone – nothing but the snow and starlight to keep him company.

Duskfire Glacier will be moving to the west. We have a great journey ahead of us. Two mountains we will cross until our destination. You must decide if you will go or stay with the man you court.

Issorartuyok did not wait for her response. When he met her gaze, his features were hard and cold. He’d had enough of emotion. The northerner nodded curtly and then swept away.