Firefly Glen [m] i am a question to the world

Talisman didn’t quite know what to make of her reply. Did she not want to live in the village? It was hard to think, though he tried to concentrate. The next words out of her mouth reminded him of a comment Sialuk had made: “The woman—Kusuma—will she have a darkened heart if she learns of this?”

What do you mean? I’m drawn to your scent, of course, but you’re my friend, Kusuma, and I’m trying to respect you, Talisman said weakly.