and i gave my heart

The days following her grandchildren’s departure had Venom feeling a little saddened. However much she could be anyway, surrounded by her own young brood and her supportive mate. Maverick was always there when she needed him, a surprisingly sturdy rock that had once been a wandering tumbleweed. She couldn’t have been more grateful for him. As the youngsters tumbled out of the den she grasped for Mav’s paw before he could follow them. By now they were old enough to go out without such heavy supervision. Right now she just needed him and a little extra love.

Her sunset gaze rose to meet his, as if she hadn’t looked at him in a long time. There was a loving smile on her features but it didn’t hide the sadness she felt at the Stargazer band leaving Ashen’s borders. They didn’t always need words to communicate, and she knew that her little desperate grab and pleading look would keep him here with her for a few moments.

"Venom & Maverick"