on the pill

Even through all of the pain of loss, and how much she yearned to have Archon beside her again, Belle still felt the loneliness creeping in. There were a few ways to ward it off, and she’d spent more time with her litter, and snuggled them tighter when they slept. She wanted someone to hold onto her for once, someone she could use for their warmth and affection but wouldn’t have to devote herself to emotionally. She’d tried that and was hurt three times over.

Deathbelle quietly made her way to her sister’s den. They hadn’t spoken much since retreating to the Rocks. She knocked softly at the entrance and waited for the dog to come and greet her and invite her in. While she really would have preferred to speak with her sister about this, Bourbon would have to do if she wasn’t around. Though it was odd seeing one without the other. Belle allowed herself to wonder how Lucretia was getting on with the canine, after her business was done she’d ask about her gift.

”Luce?” She called out curiously, feeling herself in desperate need of her Shamyn’s presence and attention.