Duck Lake I tell you that I'm thinking about,

Cole’s eyes gleamed with focus as he lunged at another pair of ducks, his jaws closing around them with a crackle of feathers and bone. He ended them swiftly, sparing them any struggle, and then turned back toward the shore with his catch. As he stepped out of the water, he shook his wet fur, sending droplets scattering into the air. He glanced at Elowen, her teasing words still ringing in his ears.

He placed the ducks down on the deer pelt he’d brought, carefully arranging them to carry back. His gaze lifted to meet hers, catching the thrill in her eyes and the satisfied smirk tugging at her lips.

Reckon I couldn’t, even if I tried, he drawled with a grin, his Southern accent rolling easily. Seems you got yourself a fine catch there, too.

He nodded toward her prize with an approving glint in his eyes, already savoring the satisfaction of their morning’s work.