Lion Head Mesa A whole new world

Satsu had expected an answer, and got one. She did not like the jewel in particular and upon hearing the woman speak of the vile creature, sucked in a breath too quickly, and then lay there glowering over the prospect of Jawahir being let anywhere near the royal children.

Tavina could have offered others, if there had been others. If this was the only option then Satsu would have to stow her animosity and make it work; she had duties to perform and a husband to keep happy, which was more important in the long run.

Then that is what we will do. Jawahir will be given the children to nurse - with a companion, always. Her expression was sharper, harder. There was no room for compromise on this. The coyote may have been equipped to feed the children but that didn't mean she'd be left alone.