Heart Of Fire

She stopped with him automatically, and as he asked his question, her heart jumped in her chest, but she took her time in answering. “I have. Having a mate, children – many children – has been part of what I’ve wanted since I was old enough to think of such things. The only thing that equaled that want, I have. A place to spread my knowledge, among family.”

A brief grin flashed across her features as she studied the male, eyes sparkling. “But lately… I’ve been more aware that time is drawing closed. And I must admit, someone has caught my eye lately.” Her head cocked slightly, ears perking. “What about you?” Good gods, if he’d just been bringing her flowers thinking they were all useful herbs, just to be nice, and he’d actually noticed some other female…

Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think