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The next bit of news sounded innocuous enough. A pack of wolves worked together to support their young so Reyes wasn't bothered by that aspect of what Towhee told him. There were little bits and pieces he didn't like but, that was his selfishness talking. He didn't know this Rue, didn't know where they had come from so suddenly, and did not appreciate being so hastily replaced by them. Reyes wanted Towhee all to himself. That's how they worked — sequestered together in their cave. Reyes wasn't going to fight her on that right now, though. He would meet Rue and make his own judgements.

Of course, he agrees, watching her face as they walk. 

The kids will benefit from having so many around them. I grew up with two moms, I should know. Maybe offering a little tidbit of information would help smooth things over. Then he remembered Niamh; she was gone now, but she had been an important part of Towhee's life before his arrival. Of course she knew that the kids would be alright — she had lots of experience as a parent and co-parent. Had he just mansplained at her by mistake? 

I mean, you know more than I do about... all that parent stuff. Nevermind. He'd never felt so tongue-tied; not even after that head-bonk left him spewing nonsense.