Silvertip Mountain What I want

Niita nearly halted in her tracks in surprise, whether at the sudden serious topic or because she hadn't expected Adeline to ask her. You'll have to tread carefully with that question, it isn't easy to answer. 

"No Adeline, I don't think that's wrong. I'm sure no wolf alive could replace your parents but sometimes we have special people like Steady. He's practically your dad now and I think if you want to call him Dad then that's okay," Niita assured.

Perhaps it was more than the child had expected for an answer and it was confusing even to Niita. Hopefully Addie could understand what she was trying to say.