Don't Be Mad, But...

There was a possibility that Aliana would be upset at having yet another child to nurture, but Chimera was absolutely certain that his sweet wife wouldn't turn the girl away. If she somehow went against his expectations and did refuse to raise Nimue, then Chi would house the girl elsewhere. He wouldn't be allowing her to leave the pack, however.

The day was warm, the evening sun shining overhead as though it could be summer instead of autumn. Chimera walked ahead of Nimue, leading the girl to the den that Chimera shared with Aliana and the youngest batch of pups. "Be sure to mind your manners, Nimue. Aliana is very kind." The mouth on the girl... Aliana wouldn't die from a few bad words, but he'd rather have the girl make a good first impression.

"Aliana," the dire brute called out as he neared the den. The day was too nice to be inside, so he seated himself in the sand and indicated that Nimue should do the same.


"Chimera & Ali"