Awakening - Rejected Mate
It’s like it’s drunk and as it lets out a long noisy groaning exhale, I pull myself to my feet, and watch as it falls completely silent.
I can hear a heartbeat in the air around us, so suddenly it makes me jump; slow, labored, one, two more, and stop. I’m shocked that it was so pitch clear while so far away. It couldn’t have been its heartbeat, surely? It had to be mine, but I can’t hear it anymore, and I check my pulse to be sure I’m not actually dead and already crossed over to the other side. Nope, still beating as I press my clawed paw to my breast and snort out a thankful half growl.