Hushed Willows uncloak

If you mind any of this, just let me know.

Just the two of us, Meerkat whispered in her mate’s ear that brisk October morning, leading him away from Sapphique and toward Hushed Willows.

When they arrived and began to explore the lush willow grove, Meerkat tried to ignore the disquiet deep inside her. Any time she felt her thoughts being drawn in that bleak direction, she looked to @Njord and grounded herself by admiring his handsome features. He wasn’t perfect, of course, but silently she renewed her vows of devotion to this man.

After an hour or two of winding through the willows, she gently reached out to stop him and said, Njord? Do you think… Meerkat paused, took a deep breath. I know it’s early but we’ve already talked about it and… I want to have more children with you in the spring.

It should’ve come out happier, more excited. But there was the heaviness of unspoken implications in Meerkat’s voice as she gazed at him, wondering if he knew where she was going with this.