Swiftcurrent Creek combat—i'm ready for combat

Later, in reflection of their conversation, the man would come to realize the number of times Eshe would bring up the pup in their conversation—of wishing to bring her milk in. A baby of her own to care for.

He was clueless to many things but not a complete idiot.

For now though, he pulled her closer, pressing kisses to the base of both ears, feeling a new sense of dread unfurl in his stomach at having to visit the swamp. At what he would find…

“You can crash at my place… Jakub and Nicodem might like some extra snuggles,” he offered, though in truth, he didn’t know if they would—Mae wouldn’t have.

But Mae was in Kvarsheim.

With the ranger.

One more kiss was placed upon her, and he slid away from her warmth. “I’ll check in with you soon,” he offered.