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agana did not take well to the admission, and kukutux watched helplessly as pain rushed into the other woman's eyes. she did not understand; her companion had told her it was nothing felt for the girl. it was not worth saying again. not worth exploring.

and so kukutux had closed her eyes and pressed on, closed her heart. now agana threatened to sunder her with tears. why? "you ... i did not think you wished a —" wife! —"denmate," kukutux said instead. "and i need a husband." you do not want a wife, her own gaze accused, for the girl suddenly found she could speak no more.