Two Eyes Cenote nefertem

the child is placed near the mother, and when nazli looks to that bundle, she wants to feel the connection. she expects to feel the connection. before anything could even begin to flourish there between them, senmut draws her attention and she smiles to him; here, there is love, so much love.

nazli goes through the motions, reaching for aiesha and feeling the warmth of her small body there. is this her daughter? her dark eyes trace over the figure; the long but bundled legs, the uncurled ears, the bright eyes. how had she missed so many milestones? her daughter would have been newborn! her lip trembles, and she looks again to senmut.

how long? how long have i been asleep?