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She knew an excuse when she heard one. Bridget took note of the roughness in her tone and glanced her way with concern, but only for a moment, before it softened and she nodded. She didn't understand why her comment had caused Teya to need to go but she wouldn't argue. She'd been wondering, only moments before, if she had perhaps hit her limit here with the feelings that came forth.

She rolled to the side as well and shifted, but stayed lying where she was and didn't rise to leave just yet. Goodnight.

When she left Bridget would rest her head down and stare into the darkness, thoughts racing. She was glad that finally they knew where they stood. And she was also glad that she had finally told Teya (and admitted to herself) what was probably true all along. There were no secrets left and now all she needed to do was move forward.

But a small seed of doubt still curled within her, keeping her awake long after she should have returned to her den.