Moonspear eldermother

chakliux nodded. "they will be mine." he knew why she asked. many men left children in their lodges to whom they did not mean to act as father. others sired new life far beyond their villages. this was not something against which chakliux stood, but he meant to stand beside nasamik.
there was a pause.
"kannoyak builds a lodge for the three of us. when do you believe i will be healed enough to hunt?" he asked, berrybright eyes searching her striking snowgloss features.