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If Lane did pick up on her words, she didn't press. Meerkat bit at her lip, wondering if she should share Towhee's theory with Lane. If her mom was right, this situation could get way more complicated very quickly... or it could simplify everything. There was no telling what might happen. And according to her mom, there wasn't much she could really do about it, in any case.

When the Alpha female suddenly switched gears by reminding Meerkat there were other guys out there, the yearling drew in a sharp breath. It then left her in a whoosh of startled laughter at Lane's quip. She bobbed her head, feeling slightly less crazy now. Hearing Lane say that was validating.

But it was also tragic. And that was the running theme lately, wasn't it? Despite how much she both did and did not want to hash out this subject further with Lane, Meerkat suddenly thought about her mention of moving a moment ago. When it rains, it pours, I guess, she thought with a touch of bitterness.

"I can't believe we have to move. Are you guys absolutely sure there's no other option? Do you think..." Meerkat trailed off as she pondered how everyone else was going to take the news, once she stopped hogging Lane's attention and gave the leader an opportunity to inform the pack.