Redhawk Caldera sunset

teya blushed and chuckled under the praise of her closest friends. "he is really kind, sweet. gentle. we — taking things slow. it has been really good."
her heart raced; her pulse pounded. her mind was flush with all thoughts of him and how he held her. was this how maia and eljay felt about each other? was that truly possible?
"i should get back to borders, but —" and here, even shy, reticent teya sought to give each of them a hug.
"it good to know i have strong family." her eyes were bright with joy and tears of it. she grinned at them both and then turned away, her step easier than it had been for a long time.