Stone Circle she keeps it simple

Adeline's face first turned to shock at his words, then her ears flicked back and her eyes narrowed. She opened her maw to question on how Earth Amber could have left Grayday and their children here, but it seemed the male wasn't interested in talking about it. She supposed she could understand. It must have hurt to be deserted like that. 

He turned, apparently assuming she would follow. Trying to lighten the mood, she called out to his retreating back. You're not the boss of me, ya know! But, he was offering her a warm place to sleep, and there was no way she was stupid enough to pass that up. Hey! Wait up! she yelled, trotting to catch up with him. She bumped shoulders with him, a silent show of friendship. Are Dawn and Sunny getting big? Are they driving you crazy yet? she asked. Maybe they distracted him from Amber; or maybe they reminded him of her. Whichever, she knew it would be wrong to ask.