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Neither parent rebuked her, though Masquerade could practically taste the tension in the air. Nobody was comfortable with her being here, especially Masque herself. She continued making herself as small as possible, flinching a little at the harsh sound Augur made.

When the she-wolf ranged back to the den and her mate settled on his belly, Masquerade took that as her cue. She shot them one last apologetic look and then quickly made herself scarce, without even a final glance toward the precious contents of the whelping den.