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Kris
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He could feel her worry and relief he’d made it out of Cleric’s Cavern. It was quite the immeasurable shift, undeniable, purely with only good intent.
His mate warmed his heart, made him feel closer to her still.
“There isn’t enough here to make the journey back, Renee,” Kris cut to the chase.
Her hope wilted.
“Don’t… don’t say that.”
Guilt cut through him then.
Kris hummed as he looked around in the green cavity among the rough terrain ahead.
His alpha begged him not to say more but she had to know.
“I’ve been on the surface for several moons, Renee,” he sighed. “There’s no pattern to the stars…”
“Is there one in the sand?” she countered, perplexed.
“Free flowing at best,” he encouraged her mind.
“So organic?” Renee clicked her tongue, searching for answ
