Redhawk Caldera sugartree

He didn't want to bring up names, or debate over whether his was good enough for her; she was radiant, agreeable, and he was hungry for her. Even if this moment was vaguely tainted by the sudden thought of Towhee and all that went wrong before — Reyes swallowed all of that and put it aside while she kissed him.

There wasn't space for the two women in his heart. Reyes had already tried to close-off his heart to the past, and now with Teya he could properly bury whatever sentiment remained. His children were gone, his ex had moved on -- it was time for Reyes to move on too.

He pressed against her, pulled at her greedily, intent to banish everything once and for all with the love he felt. He could not hold back as his love for her overwhelmed him. Their love would be stronger than what came before and Reyes wouldn't fail her, not the way he failed everyone else.