Broken Antler Fen berryblade

teya nodded, though it hurt to hear. she did not want to leave wraen or ibis or tambourine behind. but she wanted to abandon the pain of losing them. this was complicated and so she remained unsure of how best to say it. eljay's words brought an unexpected prickling of tears to her nose and eyes.
"i feel same way." being unofficial auntie to the first brood of maia and eljay had been incredible fulfilling. it had not engendered in her the same want for motherhood.
she was worried about that. last year she'd had bridget. 
this year she had reyes, which was a thought both comforting and terrifying.
on impulse she leaned forward to bump his shoulder with her crown, hiding the sheen of tears in her eyes.
"this what wraen wanted."