Meadowlark Prairie goldleaf

teya stared at bronco when he pulled away. how could he possibly insinuate that she would take reyes back after all of that? and then telling her sorana would not understand — she wanted to react, and sharply.
but the care bronco had always taken with her reminded teya that she was not used to it, that she was used to searching for the ulterior where there might not be. 
she let out her breath, her eyes softened, and she sought to press her cheek against his.
"i sorry, about your mom, bronco. and — i do not want reyes back like that. i not want him before you tell me this." she had already been upset beforehand.
she bit her lip and looked down, wondering if things had been marred in some way between them.