Kar would swallow hard. It was not easy looking upon the growths that his mate showed him. They looked painful, and it definitely seemed that his beloved was in pain. There was no relief from herbs, and his heart would ache tremendously as he lay down beside her. Kar would give another whine, ears remaining flat against his head as he licked her cheek. He felt so helpless, the pain within his chest growing at a rate that felt as if his very heart was being crushed. Why... why he had to wonder. Nalyda was older, yes, but she... she couldn't...
Kar would close his eyes tightly, fighting back the tears that wanted to fall. "I'll try my best..." He would promise. "But I can not guarantee that I'll be there for them forever... I... I love you Nalyda..." Kar would lift his gaze to meet her own. "I don't think I can live long without you..."
