Sorry for it being such a short chapter, but at least it IS a chapter!
Icestar sat in her old den. She quietly wrapped her tail around her paws. Her cold blue eyes met amber, and the ice in her heart softened even more.
"Blackwing, they're yours." She mewed quietly. She couldn't tell him the real truth he wouldn't believe her. No one would believe her.
Blackwing's heart soared. His own kits, with his beloved leader. And, while she's in the nursery, he'll get to be temporary leader. It all works out in the end.
They stepped up to each other, and bowed their heads respectfully.
"Well, Blackwing, you can sleep here while I am out, or you may remain in the warriors' den." She mewed.
"I'll stay here." He replied.
They shared a look of understanding, of trust, of loyalty. But mostly of love.
Yay!
Aneis