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Danica sensed a story and Junior opened her mouth, prepared to say something, though she didn't know what. Her lips pressed closed when the she-wolf proceeded to goad her. The youngster fidgeted much more noticeably now. Did she have to answer these questions, as Danica's guest? It was none of her business.

Only when Danica mentioned her paternity did the youth finally say something. "What? My dad's name is Peregrine..." she said with a slight scowl, not sure what to make of the implication.

Right then, Kaskara appeared and the pup immediately stopped squirming. "Hey, Kas!" she said loudly, rising onto all fours and licking her friend's chin. "I'm not upset," she assured the dark she-wolf, glancing at Danica. "But she was prying. Is that the right word?"