fading away

The tension within the tired man waned as she groomed and massaged him. His request brought a pang of pain lancing through her heart and she used a paw to gently bring his gaze to meet her own. "I've never stopped loving you, Haiku. I chose a different path, but I have always and will always love you." And then she kissed him, gently at first, but the passion grew as she fought to pour her love into him.

Bowen adjusted herself, moving to stretch out belly to belly with the giant man. She pulled him into her embrace and kissed him once more. She did love him. She loved him so, so much. If he died knowing that... then that would make his death much easier on her soul. "You need rest," she urged him, pulling back enough to speak, though their lips were still incredibly close.

"Bowen & Haiku"