Swiftcurrent Creek Home from 'work'

Arlette chuckled at that. Don't sell yourself short, she told him. You have lots of great ideas! She could think of a few that had been excellent ideas. But perhaps the modesty and the self burns were part of his charm.

Her red eyes widened when he was about to say a bad word when he stopped himself. She had to laugh then. He was trying so hard. She could appreciate that. It helps that if he spoils me it sometimes also means messing with you, she chuckled. Yes, he knows, she hummed.

She sighed, so happy with her family. She wished for Akavir something like this, or at least a mate that supported him. She hated seeing him alone. But then again, the man didn't make it easy for himself at times.