My Heart

He didn’t push her any further, but a simple look into the concern in his eyes told her he hadn’t brought it. Regardless, he didn’t force her to oust her sister, and let it lie. She reached up and licked his muzzle under his chin. “I love you dad” she said softly, a silent thank you for his acceptance.

With that, the fighting lesson was over, and she hoped he hadn’t cut it short because of her lie. She flushed a little, but was easily nudged in his chosen direction, and fell out of her stance as she scampered towards the den. ‘Last one there gets the gristle cuts!” she shouted at Rhyme, before leaping into a headlong run.

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