The Sentinels Then we do it again

Osprey jumped a little, when Wraen barked loudly, all sleepiness disappearing completely. She shot a panicked look at the other two pups, who - thank God - had not heard this outburst and were still sleeping soundly and then mustered up a sincere smile for her youngest kid, who had decided that there was no better time for talking lessons than the middle of the night. 

"Dante will be jealous, when he hears this," she told her quietly, referring to the fact that "mama" was the first actual word any puppy of this litter had said. "Wait, 'till I tell him," she chuckled and licked the girl's cheek. She would then spend the next hour, playing with her little princess and trying to teach her new words.