Sun Mote Copse Keep repeating self-hating phrases

As much as he loved his children, Niamh had made a very good point. What if Alyx wasn’t safe with Rusalka’s leaders? They had tried to kill Niamh once before, so why should they stop now? Because Alyx was a child? And what about when she wasn’t? Phox shifted uneasily on his feet, listening as Alyx began to sign in tandem with her speaking.

He was about to speak up on the comparison to Meerkat, but Alyx had even more to say. He might’ve suggested an alternative to Rusalka, but the curse in Alyx’s voice set him on a different course of action. Phox’s lip curled back, and he aimed to swiftly pin her to the ground for her insolent behavior. Normally very hands off, this sort of shit would not be tolerated. He was open to talking, but insults were not to be thrown about, let alone to a wolf who was both her parent and her leader.