Kintla Flatlands Open letter to hummingbirds

Lasher moved closer, which gave Peregrine hope. He spoke words of forgiveness, which eased the black male's mind and heart. He smiled gratefully at his former flame, though he shook his head lightly in protest.

"It's not all right, though, and I don't deserve to be forgiven so easily. If there's anything I can do to make it up to you, let me know." As he spoke, he tentatively stretched out a forefoot to lay it atop Lasher's own warm paw.