Swiftcurrent Creek broken heartbeats sound like breakbeats

Reverie's own pregnancy had sparked in her a new protectiveness over Jakoul. Her lethargy had forced her visits to become sparse and brief, but the pups were old enough now that it wasn't necessary anyway. The visits were more for Jakoul. She was headed that way and nearly there when she crossed paths with the newcomer to the Creek, and her hackles rippled slightly until she registered the gift.
Is that for Jakoul? I'm sure she'll appreciate it, She greeted, hoping she sounded friendlier than she felt. The girl was very pretty, and where normally Reverie might have felt admiration, she was gripped by a stab of jealous fear. What if Lestan thought she was pretty too? What if he wanted her? I'm Reverie. She added as an afterthought.