Zannie was determined that she shouldn't look sick even though she was in pain, it wasn't a matter of pride or ego, only that Ain would misunderstand. Zannie also wanted to please her mate, so she prepared this special gift.
"I never doubted you, now be prepared to bear the consequences of the choices you make."
Zannie gave a forced laugh, copying the wizard's signature playful grin. "You make it seem like I would rather die than live with you."
Ain has frowned, he prout annoyed. "Your joke isn't funny, I'm hurt."
Zannie's grin is not lost yet. "I don't care." After that, she laughed loudly, the change in height of the sound by several octaves caused Ain's ears to ring, he was confused about what was causing the ups and downs of his mate's humor.
