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Uh oh. She hadn't intended on upsetting Junior or causing any strife between her and her stepmother. "I don't know if he does want more pups, Junior. I was just saying that when wolves take a mate, it is usually to create life and grow the pack." Kaskara felt stupid for even bringing it up in the first place. "I'm not sure if they have any intentions of doing that at all, so don't be upset. It was just an example."

She wondered if Junior was upset because she would not longer be the center of attention, or because it would mean her father would have a new family to look after. "Mated wolves usually have one litter per year, so that when their children are old enough to take care of themselves, they can focus on having puppies. Not everybody is like that, though."