Redsand Canyon led by a beating heart

Kallik was well aware of her inability to take a compliment, which was why he doubled down on his praise. He loved her and he saw her for who she was, even if she didn't. He knew the kind of cloud that could form over ones eyes when self-doubt ran rampant in their mind. 

I do not say it to flatter you, my love; I say these things because they are true and I do not want to hear any different. His expression was stern but softened by heat and amusement. Kallik nipped playfully at her nape, the bites slowly becoming more urging.

When he went to nuzzle into her fur again, the roundness of her side caught his attention. The scutarius paused. He looked to his wife with a slight frown. Now that they are bigger, will us...um, being together hurt them? He had no idea about any of this, and he would never forgive himself if he harmed Aquene or the pups.