Lost Creek Hollow venustas

Nursemaid I'd be happy with, Ico replied, shaking his head slightly. For no, that wasn't it. Merrick hadn't asked him to babysit the children. The boy would've loved that, but Astara was extremely protective of them, and, besides, they had a whole loyal pack at their beck and call. I don't even mind being endangered. For he knew (some of) the risks of joining Ursus to begin with.

It's just... it doesn't make any sense. He said to lead his mate and puppies to safety when retribution comes calling, but I have no way of doing that. His mate has no reason to trust me, the children don't even know me; and I couldn't carry one squirming pup, let alone two. He must know what he's asked of me is practically impossible... but my promise chains me to Ursus, and he knows that. I think that's why he asked it of me.

Ico sighed, and shook his head again. I don't understand him at all. There's very little I understand about Ursus. I think I'm just... slow.