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She’d never thought of Riley that way, though she thought she could relate to the feeling nonetheless. She’d only met Gavrel the once, though Masque had instantly liked him. Perhaps it had been as swiftly straightforward for her sister.

He seems like a good choice, Redd. We hunted together, and she thought he would be a good provider. He said he wouldn’t mind visiting with us often, which spoke to his diplomatic qualities. We talked about you and the possibility of kids, she continued, expression soft.

Parenthood was a foregone conclusion for a high-ranking female with a mate, Masquerade supposed, and more than once, she’d wondered how Redd might defend her title without bearing young. She still thought it would go a long way to solidify the Redtail legacy begun by Avicus. But did her sister want that? She hadn’t, until she had.

Ratchet cramps aside, pregnancy is pretty neat, Masque joked, marigold eyes speculative.