A Shiver of Light

Bourbon expected to see the surprise in her gaze, he didn’t often leave Luce’s side and even less often did he travel so far from Ashen’s borders. Still she offered a smile as she greeted him in return and insisted he call her only Io. ”If it pleases you.” He agreed with a slight bow of his head.

He took her invitation to join her in the grass, but shrugged lightly in response to her question. There were many reasons and he wasn’t sure how many of them he wished to get into. Of course he’d answer if pressed, ”Mostly to clear my head.” He decided on with a wag of his tail as his gaze drifted in the direction of Ashen’s territory.

Bourbon turned to where she brought his attention to the dried meat she brought with her. ”Lucretia would not praise my decision, but I can’t pass up a treat like that.” He admitted as floppy ears perked and his long haired tail wagged at his rump. ”Did you make it? He asked curiously, wondering about the process and if his mistress would approve if she could do it herself.