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You don't have to apologize. I understand why you'd assume that, Eshe said, her fake smile dropping as she looked at her paws. We're the Alpha pair and all ... it only makes sense that we do. But Akavir's fear was hindering the logical part of his brain.

Speaking of—she might as well go to him and start the conversation again; the clock was ticking, and her heat would only last so long.

I think I'm going to talk to him—thanks, Arlette. I appreciate you. she stood and bumped her head against her cheek. Wish me luck, and with that, she turned on her heel and began her search for her husband.