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Redd had assumed that Masquerade’s challenge of New Snow, and their conversation after, had already been her declaring this. The significance of the reveal was lost on her, but she at least understood the reservations on some level. Pregnancy was a risk.

She tried to find some insight to add, some way to show solidarity, but found herself again without the words. The silence that had always been more natural to her now was suddenly frustrating.

You deserve it. Finally she had settled on three. It was disquieting, how many times her usual mannerisms seemed insufficient to communicate the meanings intended. Riley was new to her, Masquerade’s intentions were new to her, and her own place in this future was something she could barely comprehend.

The tone was right, though. Her voice was genuine and warmer than usual. Time would tell if Riley deserved Masquerade as mate, but her sister had proven many times over that she deserved to be a mother.