Moonspear [m] red cloud drifting

You mean your heat? he said, brow furrowing. I’m not sure you can stop anyone from finding out. The smell is pretty strong. But if you don’t want to be bothered, I can stay out here and keep watch?

He didn’t know if he had the strength not to pester her himself, though Talisman thought of her cry and the fear in her voice. He would never want to push Kusuma (or anyone) against her will. He would do his best to be a gentleman.

But I’m gonna need to stay out here, the young coyote said, partly to himself.