my lungs will fill and then deflate

Thistle would not have judged, she may have found it confusing, but she would have thought it through in time. After all, her husband had spoke of men and women in his culture that shared each other. All genders aside, she didn't think that Ragnar did that, but then again he had been okay with sharing himself. Though, she was a big no no and if any other wolf would have tried, he would have ripped their throat out.

Thistle nodded, she knew that very well. She remembered distinctly the lonely nights, and long days. The days when she dreaded the night, because it was time to be lonely. Then it would take her hours to sleep. I remember that well. She tilted her head and chuckled. I am glad you like it here. I like it here too.