Dawnlark Plains [m] But you walked by like you never heard

If his gut had churned uncomfortably before this moment, it returned with a roar now. His heart beat violently in his throat enough that he thought it might break free if he opened his mouth.

Only it did not come out when he spoke.

Only one guttural word of simple answering.

No.

Did he want to? The feral look in his eyes said maybe, but he was the type who might try to devour any god given to him.