Cryptic 💫

Burying his beloved Goldfinch was one of the hardest things he ever had to do. For a moment, he was tempted to lay in the earth with her.
He heard the soft pawsteps behind him, looking back to see his son and daughter. Slush and Goldie approached him with low wagging tails and sad smiles.
Despite the pain he felt, Cryptic heaved himself to his paws, approaching his pups and letting them press against him for comfort.
He had them still, at least.