Bearclaw Valley however dangerous this may be

parents.

a subtle tic appeared in astara's eyes. she pulled her gaze from ulysses to her bear, transformed by the adoration ringing that singular eye - her lover's eye. how things seemed to change when he was looking at her - how her fur seemed to lift and skin ripple in exciting energy.

parents. (tic)

the eyes of ursus collectively shifted to her. she lifted her chin, her gaze proud - yes, she bore merrick's seed. yes, she -- savage bear-queen, was the figurehead spearing merrick's life. and don't any of them fucking forget -- tic, tic.

whether she would ever come to love the product of their coupling was yet to be seen.