We had stayed in that position for close to ten minutes. There was a consecrated warmth in the gesture that I might have to yearn for it next time I’m left with a shattered heart.
It’s presence cleared away the natural feeling of loneliness I’ve always had. And the feel of distaste towards any female that is intimate to Edgar I never knew I nursed.
Other than Lady Astrid of course.
“Unfortunately I have to return to the duke now” I took it’s paws into my hand and rubbed it on my bruised cheek. “If only we could stay like this for a bit more” I brought its pad to my mouth and gently swept it on my chapped lips.
I’d just recalled that it was likewise injured when something more rugged scraped my mouth. "And I have to bandage that foot of yours”
I immersed my face into the waters aft
