they grow up so fast

i may not have a dime

Panting, Theory rolled over and submitted. The older female had bested her, like she'd expected. This wouldn't do at all if she was going to be able to protect Abaven. After a moment, making sure Heloise understood her surrender, Theory sprung to her paws. "Please... I need to try again," she asked, desperation creeping into her voice. "I need to be stronger." She had to be, there was no question about it. The new puppies were relying on her. Shaye was relying on her.

"Can you help me? Can you teach me?" Theo begged. The austere woman seemed like she was extremely experienced, and it helped to spar with wolves who weren't part of your family. Sometimes she felt like Shaye and Poem went too easy on her, and Rhyme would barely even touch her. She would have to seek out other opponents as well, and this seemed like a good start.

but i got street savoire faire