Redsand Canyon When I first saw you, the end was soon

I promise, he easily offered. I would never risk the matrona's life. He was trying to soothe her, but he also knew how serious this was. He would never play around with someone's life, especially the imperator's wife.

All his efforts seemed to finally pay off. He could feel Aquene relaxing into him. Maybe she would feel calm enough to sleep soon; she needed it badly. Her words made him frown as well. Hmmm, he hummed against her. Maybe she needed some sort of distraction. He considered bringing up how soon they would meet their children, but then he realized that might be triggering for her. Maybe if he talked about Towhee. What do you think about Towhee and Maxim? he asked. He had no real opinion on the matter because it was none of his business. But maybe his wife had thoughts on it.