“How long have you been Kith-kin?”
“Probably since conception. All in the genes.”
Timur chuckled. “Fine. How long have you known?”
Fend’s tail, which was exceptionally long and dexterous, flicked Timur’s nose. “About two minutes longer than you.”
“Why, though? Why the sudden change?”
“You were crying in your sleep.”
Timur scratched through Fend’s short hair, which had the same dense silkiness as his fur. “That’s all?”
Fend lifted his face to glare. “What’s so wonderful about dragons, anyhow? Flighty as the winds they follow.”
Unable to resist teasing, Timur asked, “And felines are famed for their constancy?”
“Stop pining after someone else’s partner.” Baring his fangs, Fend said, “You are mine.”
How long had he waited?
To be deeply attached.
To be jealously held.
“Yours,” Timur agreed with an easy smile. “We make a good team, yes?”
“Not good enough. I want another pact,” Fend demanded.
“Yes.”
“Yes?” The feline sniffed. “You haven’t even heard my terms.”
Timur shrugged. “Still yes.”
“Reckless as ever.” Fend bent to rub their cheeks together, his purr gaining decibels. “Trust me, ma moitié. Together, we will be unstoppable.”
THE END
Translation Notes:
Zolottse [zoh-LOHT-she] a Russian endearment (masc.) meaning “golden one” or “precious.” Comparable to “honey” in English.
Ma moitié [MEH moy-tee] a French endearment literally meaning “my half,” implying that one is incomplete without the other. Comparable to referring to someone as your “better half” in English.
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