Moonsong Glacier Snowdrops

Excitement tempered whatever anxiety might have spiked, to be making such a life-altering decision so suddenly. Moments ago, she had admitted how lost she had felt- and now, Dutch was offering to be her husband at last. 

A small voice asked her if perhaps she should have waited, to find someone who would want her reckless abandon. It asked her how willing she truly was to share her life with others, to share him with others if he asked her to. It asked her if she still thought at all about Chakliux and his brilliant magenta eyes. 

But she was holding Dutch- and she felt in that moment that he was enough. He promised everything she wanted, albeit with some conditions but she felt ready to move and live among the seal hunters. She felt certain she could accept Sulukinak and Aditya coming with them. The mention of Sulukinak’s name did not spark any other thoughts, or concerns. What she did not know did not wound her yet. 

”We will both be happy,” She promised him. ”With the seal hunters,” She said, her heart rejoicing at the notion of living with a full pack again. ”And with babies of our own,” Her restlessness was something she knew well enough- and now, she would no longer have to fear that her time might come and pass with no one to father her children. ”Take me as your wife, give me your name,” She said, leaning her weight against his chest, ready to take everything he might have to offer her.