Family Ties

Was it... did she even care? As he gazed at her, the prince considered it for a moment - then dismissed it. No, she had to care. Either way, it didn't matter, because he clearly said the wrong thing. Ah, great. Great, fantastic thing to mention. He could see the jealousy, hear it in her voice, the disgust, too. His ears flattened back, disliking even the idea of this now. Why'd he have to bring that up. "I- I don't know. I think so... because Mama's sick. I don't know why she chose me, it scares me, and you're bigger anyhow," he'd attempt to soothe, though his tone was slightly stuttering - a clear regret for even mentioning it written across his features. How could he be so smooth, so professional with an alpha of another pack, yet fall into stutters around his younger sister?