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She could only assume that Towhee's sigh- a means of releasing tension- was because she had been worried that Niamh's kids had been in danger, and that she was relieved that they weren't. But quickly enough, concern returned to her features, and Niamh leaned against Towhee for a moment- but didn't allow herself to sink into a completely vulnerable position. She pulled back and shook her head. 

-"Nellie and Bronco aren't safe in the Copse. I'm the only one who could protect them."- She said. -"Elwood and Fin are getting too old...Eljay and Wraen aren't fighters. I'm the only one in the pack that could stand a chance in a fight- and I can't protect a pack of wolves who wouldn't be able to protect my kids if something happened to me."i She admitted ruefully. As much as she did care for her packmates, nothing came before the safety of her children now. And they simply weren't safe with the others.