Emberwood [m] I am just a fool, 'cause I could be in love if I really tried

He only took the one step before stilling and standing there stupidly. His body and mind vehemently disagreed about what to do next. Before Cambria could come to any conclusions, the she-wolf realized he was there and turned to face him. She was as petite as she was pretty. As their eyes inevitably caught, he felt a swooping sensation in the pit of his belly.

He hadn’t had any parents to guide him, though the Dragonling was nothing if not an autodidact. Logically, he understood what was happening. He’d heard stories about women’s seasons, perhaps even caught a whiff or two last year. But experiencing it up close and personal was something altogether different, especially now that he was nearing his second birthday.

His heart belonged with Etienne, yet his body compelled him to step forward again. Cambria moved very cautiously, eyes never leaving the she-wolf’s face. His mind raced, filled with conflicting thoughts. He inadvertently dispelled them by drawing in a very deep breath.

Now words tumbled out of his mouth, unbidden: I want…