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She knew they would be angry. Meerkat understood that, had prepared for it, but it was still very hard when they unleashed that ire on her. Her shoulders hunched but she did not interrupt, did not make any attempt to defend herself or her husband, even when Chacal threatened Njord’s life.

Yes, I mean for the boys to decide for themselves, she agreed quietly.

Meerkat wanted to apologize. She wanted to thank them. She wanted to say a thousand other things. But their rage muted her. It also crushed her resolve to dust. The only other sound she made was a harsh breath as she began to cry.

Head bowed, she waited to see if they would say anything else before she returned to Swordfish’s side.