Otter Creek untroubling and untroubled where i lie

she did not rebuff his advances; the stone was long forgotten as her teeth clipped along his teeth. a shudder climbed the man's spine, and he quickly stilled it. his gaze lingered after relmyna, who moved with a quiet fluidity away from him. the distance she left was keen, and he was suddenly aware of the brushing cold of her absence.

he was more sheep than man then, as he too turned and followed her to whatever destination she designed.