Swiftcurrent Creek bad habits, schmad habits

He pressed for clarification, and although Fox teetered on keeping her answer vague, she was too giddy at the thought of letting him know why she wanted to keep him here. It wasn't the kind of giddy that caused girls to flutter their eyelids and bashfully turn away. Perhaps "excitement" was a better word for it. Fox rarely beat around the bush, and she was suddenly reminded of why she chose to act that way on most occasions.

“When I am able, I will choose a father for my children. The better I know the candidates, the easier and more informed my decision will be.” It was the first time Fox had spoken so bluntly about those specific plans, but it was also the first time somebody had really asked her. Fox had very few secrets, and it was better that her plans were known. If the strong and able males were aware of her status and intentions, they were more likely to try and woo her—something she greatly adored.