Dragoncrest Cliffs for me this and love for the sun

Guilt gnawed at her when Erzulie shuffled to embrace her. Meerkat quickly dipped to make herself more accessible, so the Obsidian wouldn’t disturb her nursing pups. Her lip quivered at the show of affection, though she sniffed back any more tears, focusing on the words her superior whispered in her ears.

Drawing back to look the other woman in the eye, with respect to her authority, Meerkat had to wonder what Erzulie meant by that. She had never aspired for power. All she wanted was to be accepted as part of the family here. She hoped her children would be too, especially because of their da.

That made her think of a fear she had not voiced. Meerkat took a breath and said, I think becoming a mother will be a powerful experience. I’m so grateful you gave Njord your blessing. I hope I have it too. Her heart lodged in her throat.