Stone Circle Jumble of thoughts

Valette said that if she wanted pups, she should ask first. Laurel nodded at the Matriach. Of course, she said. Last time had perhaps given Valette reason to remind Laurel of this, but... She had never wanted that to happen. To be judged by it stung, but nothing would ever make Laurel tell anyone what had happened. It was a secret she'd take to the grave.