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Her warm golden eyes widened a little when he mentioned running into her mom. It was unusual for Towhee to make such a trip, particularly while pregnant. Meerkat immediately knew something was wrong and sat up a little straighter, riveted as Bronco finished explaining.

"You mean her m—the guy who attacked Neema? Dad had to chase him out." Her lips pursed. Towhee had talked long into the night during her last visit, telling her all about the situation. Meerkat hadn't known how to comfort her, other than to hold her and listen. "I never really met him. I know he's the father of her puppies. And..."

She trailed off as her brow furrowed. Towhee had tried not to burden her, she could tell, but Meerkat had gotten the distinct impression that she was upset with Niamh and maybe even Phox. It was all pretty complicated and Meerkat hadn't really bothered trying to form an opinion or take sides. Beyond supporting her mother, it was none of her business.

"Why do you ask? Is she okay, Bronco?" she asked next, pushing into a sit and then climbing to her feet. "Did Reyes do something?" Something else?