Dewfrost bristled slightly in surprise, then relaxed slightly. "I don't think he has, and I don't know about Flamepaw..." she thought for a moment. "And I respect you, Flypelt." she murmured. "Life is confusing." she answered his questions in order. She placed a tail across his flank gently.
Rainstep found some poppy-seeds and sniffed for a juniper bush. A sudden vision filled her mind:
Rainstep bounded through a bush, Dewfrost was with Flypelt. They were nuzzling...
Another vision flashed:
Three healthy kits lay beside Dewfrost, suckling.
And another...
One of the kits, fully grown, was attacking Dewfrost, tearing her to shreads...
Rainstep's eyes flew open, the juniper berries were forgotten.


