Redsand Canyon Your kisses are poison and all your words are treason

His legs stiffened at her words, heart growing cold.

He didn't understand. She was his mother. Why couldn't she stay?

Killdeer pulled away, sinking back and following the wolves of Mereo. Okay, he replied, frowning. Come back. . .when you're ready. If she would ever be.

His heart was shattering, but he hid it well. Mereo had given him the discipline to do so.

Killdeer turned, and walked away.