so hold me

For a moment all he could think about was the woman beside him, surely that was her plan all along. She was helping to keep him from focusing too heavily on his loss for too long. He felt good about processing the trauma, not that the trauma felt good. Confessing his past and hurt to Iolaire was a good step. Distracting himself fully with her was the next one, and he looked forward to conquering that hurdle.

Just when things were getting interesting an unfamiliar voice sounded in his ear. Iolaire pulled away and his gaze was forced to the one he knew as the Queen. The horns, the very pregnant belly, this was Zee. He blinked back his own surprise as dark ears fell to his skull. This was surely going right back to Sirius. Roan didn’t care if anyone knew, but honestly, Sirius was a little intimidating. He’d much rather the man hear it straight from him instead of second hand from his wife.

Roan’s thoughts were interrupted, Zee disappeared and Iolaire returned her gaze to him. While he looked a little nervous she fell into a fit of giggles. ”This would be funny if I didn’t think Sirius would try to skin me as soon as he finds out.” He did manage to crack a smile, Io’s amusement was infectious. He knew she wouldn’t approve of anything he actually wanted to do. Why was this making him so nervous anyway, Iolaire was an independent woman. Surely he’d just get a warning not to hurt his sister. Which he had zero intention of doing anyway. ”I’d like to enjoy you as long as possible.” He shifted his good front paw so he could tickle her dirty feet playfully.