Swiftcurrent Creek [m] hope ur okay

With a smile, she nodded knowingly and placed her paw on his. You gave me plenty of warning, she assured him, watching as he fell silent.

She wondered what he was thinking about—which withheld memories and parts of himself he explored while she watched from the sidelines.

When he spoke again, her brows rose, and her lips curled coyly. Well, I'm glad you offered, she said as she stood. I've been thinking about you a lot, especially at night, and I realized we haven't had any time to ourselves. Time to do things that only they could with each other.

She paused, giving him time to read between the lines.