Ouroboros Spine writing

She did not blame bear-face for the sudden sadness that welled in her, despite his soothing. He had assured her that such a thing would not happen here — and Callyope knew this as a truth.

Still, the thought punctured her bubble of happiness.

All at once, she plunged herself into Rodyn. Face buried in the autumn furs of his chest. Small cries, muffled by his fur.