Arrow Lake when thaw is not below us

good, she said gently, and they sat together in silence, auntie and nephew, the former contemplating the horrors her sister's litter had already gone through at such a young age. they'd be seasoned, for sure—but she didn't wish that on anyone. let them be children, for god's sake.

Tahani sighed, pulling Mesa close, grateful for at least this moment. . .while she still was able to savor it.