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"it is not old at all," kukutux assured. "my father's wife gave him three sons in her fourth year." the village had mocked him for taking a widow with more years for his second mate. why not choose a young woman? you have enough in trade to build a second ulaq. and the status of being even second wife to a man with her father's position would have elevated any companion in his name.

but he had chosen wisely. and his sensible nature was something kukutux wished to instill in her son. "i hope to be mother a second time in moonspear," she told ruenna, for it was never something assured until the sickness came with its blessing. "and before that time comes, i have decided to travel and see who has a want for a matchmaker."