Redhawk Caldera native boomerang

"I'm sure the pinch of pain will be worth it," Fox replied. Leaving no room for him to protest, she settled beside him and began to knead his chest and belly with her pink tongue. Pretty soon, she was just outright grooming him, removing little bits of debris from his coat and licking his ears free of wax. Shifting around was difficult when she wanted to change positions, but other than that, it wasn't exactly a physically demanding activity, and she did feel a little closer to him.

Exhausted—physically, mentally, and emotionally—Fox finally eased her way down to the ground beside her mate and muttered a soft, whispered, "I love you."