Cedar Sweep watching me is like watching a fire take your eyes from you

antha had expected nothing less than complete acceptance from her sister, but to hear it filled her with joy nonetheless. her smile bloomed in full, shedding the shyness in favor of a brighter expression. tessa knew she'd wanted this for... so long.
ever since...
i believe he would. his village is home to many children. families. your skills would be welcome, and i know your charm will win them over, she pressed on cheerfully, willing thoughts of the past back to their rightful place. she could not look back. we'll talk to him, of course. i wouldn't settle anywhere without you. i couldn't. tessa was her other half, as much as a wolf could be. they could not be parted, except through death. maybe not even then.