Horizon Ridge Love, death, birth

Pied simply nodded at his suggestion of finding a den near the pack's communal den. They could do that soon, though right now, she was more concerned about the topic at hand. Her heart fluttered like a bird trapped in her chest, a mixture of nervousness and excitement thrilling through her veins.

His mention of official business made a laugh bubble up Pied's throat and burst from her lips. "What do you mean—you want to consummate it?" she asked teasingly. "I hadn't thought of that. I'm not sure what I planned to do to make it official, except verbalize it. But..." She trailed off thoughtfully, then looked directly into his eyes, "I'd like to do that, if you're willing." Her heart, already quickened, sped up even more.

"Before we go off to rustle the bushes," she said a beat later, laughing rather nervously, "I want to tell you something important, Kisu..." Still she held his gaze.