Bearclaw Valley A little birdie told me...

Meldresi smiled, somewhat sheepishly, towards Scarlett's excitement at her spiel. She was right to encourage her; the Night Queen was not going to stay young and available forever. While she doubted she was ever going to go into heat again, she would not mind bearing another litter, especially with Burke. Though not too soon, for she knew her little ones would be jealous of her devoting her attention to other pups.

"I am not sure. I do know he respects me as his leader, though I do have an inkling that there is something more." She sighed. "I have yet to confirm it."