Qeya River anilaaktuk

Ignorant as he was to his son's presence, Kigipigak was fully overwhelmed by his wife, and he was glad. He wanted to do so much more than burrow his face in to her — but there was much to discuss, and warnings to give, and meals to share and sleep to be had; he was harrowed by the journey home.

Her order to stay, to never leave again, was met with a soul-deep breath and kisses. I will never. Nothing could make me leave you, I will never. He was repetitive from his exhaustion and lavish with his attention, openly showering her with more affection than ever before.