Moonspear as side-passed lovers lost in the dark

for a dreadful moment, arcturus thought of taking these leaves himself. he was a beta, a leader, so why not? surely, kukutux would understand that his pursuits were of important design. that blade of greed passed through him quickly, leaving him ashamed to make light of someone else's work and preparation.

he nodded, unaware he had stung her once more. how very much like a true man he was in this instant, aware of no one else's feelings save his own. making to leave her dwelling, arcturus began to trace the rise behind her den with his eyes hungrily. it occurred to him before he left that he should thank her: turning around to apprise her with a brief glance, arcturus bowed his head and muttered a brusque "thank you," before he began his ascent uphill.