Whitebark Stream Rose garden filled with thorns

She wasn't sure she could agree to take him at his word just yet. That kind of trust was reserved usually for family and those who have proven they deserve it. But, he hadn't given her a reason not to trust him yet. I don't know. Words are fleeting and promises are easily broken by most. she replied. She supposed she could tell him what he wanted to hear, but she had never done that before, and she wouldn't start now. Beside, wouldn't that make her a hypocrite? Giving others false words? 

Her insinuation appeared to have rubbed him the wrong way--nothing she wasn't used to. She honestly felt a little guilty for saying it until he asked to mate with her in the spring. Surprise forced her head back a little. That seems like quite a lot more than just my name, she replied curtly. He was awfully bold, coming right out and asking her to have his children like he was asking her to join him for a walk. But, among the feelings of surprise and irritation, she found there was also a little curiosity. She looked at him a bit skeptically. Why? she asked. He barely knew her; all she offered him was suspicion and mild acceptance and he wanted to have pups with her? She couldn't help feeling suspicious, it was her go to when she didn't understand the actions of others.