Bearclaw Valley and heaven knows,

Sapphire eyes turned to the ground as she listened. Her expression remained the same, unrevealing and pitiful.

I'm not upset with you Frederick, really. We both made mistakes. She responded with a sigh, her tail curling underneath her the slightest bit. But it did hurt. There was no denying that.

She looked to him now, searching his face. I can't stand living like this anymore, though. Seperated, constantly looking for excuses to meet up and sneaking around borders. It was no way for Milan to live. I want my peaceful life, and I want you in it. Was that too much to ask for?

She wanted puppies, a calm family life here in Bearclaw. She wanted to see them grow up with Ameline's litters, to cry into Frederick's shoulder when their sons and daughters eventually dispersed.