Moonsong Glacier akiaguk ¤ {m}

Ariadne hadn’t been thinking. Kilgitsuk made her feel safe, and the at-large assailant hadn’t even crossed her mind; she was naive about many things.

Although she knew little about his ways, she thought she had learned something: they did not like sleeping in caves. Just as she opened her mouth to speak, he spoke again and derailed her train of thought at the mention of his wife. Kukutux’s warning swam in her ears, but she ignored them. Again.

And you two … she trailed, unsure how to politely ask if they were still together. She closed her mouth and bit her bottom lip as though buttoning them. Sorry, she mumbled, desperately wanting to move on. I overstepped. You do not have to say anything.