Redhawk Caldera the manuscript

Her heart sank as he looked at her. She knew it was too much too soon. She wanted Chickadee and him to both have the chance to enjoy parenthood, but she also knew how much of a struggle it had been to even just feed their own children in the past. Brecheliant only had one litter, theirs, and she was absolutely going to hunt for them too. But she also had Eljay, and sometimes it was necessary for her to provide for him.

She scrambled between thoughts of backtracking and apologizing, but then he accepted. Relief, and gratitude, were immediate. Maia stepped forward and, if he didn’t seem to pull back, would pull him into a brief (but tight) hug. Thank you.

Then she stepped back again, this time with an easier smile. It doesn’t have to be permanent, if you change your mind. I stepped down for a while a few times, when my kids were born. But I think you are going to do wonderfully. I’m just sorry to spring it on you so soon.