Redtail Rise they left a swimming pool of salted crimes, crimes

The season brought with it a brashness, a carefree ego that teetered the scales back and forth wildly. So when she appeared so much as friendly, he pulled closer to her. Close enough to touch, if she extended slightly.

His nostrils flared, breathing in the depth of her scent. The words she spoke so mysterious.

It was better that way.

I can show you a way out, if you tell me where you want to be, He offered, low and husky. Still prickly, but certainly more open to her presence now.