Swiftcurrent Creek your kiss, my cheek—i watched you leave

Eshe listened to the words that chiseled pieces from her heart—that very much had the chance of changing the trajectory of her life. She sat in heavy silence, her expression pained as she considered the words that'd rocked her world. It seemed to her that maybe she wasn't meant for kids; roadblocks and detours had directed her away from that path, leading her elsewhere.

She looked to the ground, defeated.

This might be a sign that I’m not, either, she decided, the words hurting as she spoke what she’d assumed for so long. I’ve always wanted two things in life, Akavir. Love and children, and she had found one. I don’t think I will ever find both things—especially at my age. She swallowed hard, and looked away and shook her heady slowly as she felt herself begin to cry.

I won’t force you to do something you don’t want to.