Redsand Canyon vultus

Fennec’s ears flicked in annoyance as he pushed away from her and she immediately snatched up her supplies and followed him. The dressing that had been applied was well done for the circumstances but she knew whoever did it likely hadn’t had time to clean the wound fully. She wouldn’t let him poison his blood out of stubbornness.

Lay down and let me work. She stated, the shard of ice that pierced her stomach making its way into the lining of the words. It was an outward command but, internally, also a plea.

it does not suggest i should be a father again.

I am finished in the mountains.

Despite suspecting, having her fears seemingly confirmed left her hewn open. Another marriage failed. Another mate who had looked a future with her in the face and decided a life alone would be objectively better. Her chest tightened but, overall, she just felt numb.

So you don’t want this anymore. It was a flat comment, devoid of accusation or judgement.