Morningside Cuesta 99 problems

Khoe was almost taken aback by the suggestion of dishonesty. You wouldn't have believed me? she asked, unsure of whether or not she really wanted the answer. On one hand, she understood where his slight of faith might have come from, as she'd experienced the same thing; with as many females they had on their hands, it was hard to believe that he wasn't up to something. But on the other, it still hurt to hear him mention it aloud.

Heartha? I don't think she could hurt any of us, no. But the same way I'd take one of hers to protect my own, well, everyone has that instinct. And that was a part of what made Khoe so nervous. She'd thought so much about how easily she would kill another litter that it had slipped her mind how every other mother probably had that same thought. I don't know. I...she's a docile woman. But even the calmest have their moments, I suppose.