Redsand Canyon vultus

had he tried? 

rage and indignation floated into the space of his pained mind.

fennec's vengeance was swift. she raised her voice in anger and his ears splayed beneath the onslaught. 

"i do not need any more opinions on my leadership," he said, rounding toward her with a growl "look at what we have lost, how many. it is me. i drove siku and nanuq away. i drove towhee and maxim away, and now, we have lost reyson."

he thought of the great scarred soldier looking skyward in anguish and his heart twisted. 

violently this time he tore from fennec, desperation not to let her touch him again driving him deeper into the forest. he did not deserve it; each touch of her paws was another betrayal on his part. the idea of his wife healing his wounds while he had been so unfaithful tormented germanicus. 

"save your healing."

he thought of meadow's dangling limb as she was carried back to the vale.

that too, his fault, for having grounded her there to hear his malaise. 

germanicus could muster no words on their marriage.