Redhawk Caldera Ever Changing Tides of Time

He nodded with a small inhale of a sigh, understanding. The bulk of her pack had dispersed—and she seemingly had not followed. Was she planning to? 

If so, he ought to get it all out right away.

Amalia, I think I'm in love with you, Killdeer declared. He let a moment for it to settle. . .and it felt good in the air between them, at least to his senses.

He went on: I've had feelings for you for a while, but I didn't realize until the great hunt, when we talked. You've always been there for me, a great friend, and you're beautiful, and everything I could ever want in a mate—seriously.

Killer said this all in one breath and was winded at the end of it, his heart hammering hard in his chest as he awaited his response. Big leaps have big falls. It was all too possible she could turn him down, albeit gently, as was her nature. . .

I just needed to tell you, he said in conclusion, trying not to tremble in anticipation. Before you made up your mind where to go next.