Redtail Rise It’s Chemical

Fleeting as this moment was, Riley would think of it forever.

Their embrace ended with a press of her muzzle against him. Riley’s heartbeat slowed. He thought of the chaos of the last few days, of how Masquerade had left the Rise. No doubt to sort out her feelings, or maybe sink her teeth into something that wouldn’t hurt so much when it fought back.

Either way, he understood.

While her breath seemed a little uneven, Riley’s had never felt so sure. It had felt right in that moment, and he pursued it. He gave a little smile, the edges not quite reaching his eyes. It’s been a trying couple of days. Did she want to talk about it, or find something to drown out all the thoughts?