Chapter 177 end of book 1

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Things were pretty hectic after the trial. We had a lot of families demanding to have Maini's research on passing Paya's blessing to others. She was going insane, the extra stress had put her into heat earlier by a few days. Mind you like with Chris an Sooni it only took one mating have her bearing again.

That was one thing that did make her happy. Tanomi would most likely be starting her first bearing in a day or two. She, Sai an Bae were all very excited. Siri was getting along with everyone, Avei had finished up her projects ahead of time so she moved in an was now here at the compound full time.

Sooni an Vil'Lai were helping Singh getting caught up on what it takes to be a Matriarch. Singh had taken the initiative to speak to his fellow mates one on one first before doing a meeting. They had all agreed to his terms, including having Shi'Va as sub Matriarch.

Crash an Singh were taking things slow. Hopper was getting really protective of Ceillia. As interest in now having Ooman mates has now taken hold in the clan. Hopper has been going to OldOne for private training sessions.

I have been helping out more with the pups, as well as training Dee, Fa'tae an Lu'Nye. I was concerned as Chris seemed to be distancing herself from the family a little. Sooni said that can happen when bearing too close together. I had a nagging feeling it was much more then that.

However when I tried to ask Chris about it she would just smile and say everything is fine. I know its not, even without the damn mark I can tell when things are off! It reminded me of when she went hunting at night for the assassins.

I let out a frustrated chatter, I am suddenly hugged from behind by Chris. "Dar'ke are you worrying, that I am worrying about something an not telling you?" She said to me in an amused tone.

"The blessing mark allows us to know of the others feelings...I didn't know it also allowed you to read my mind" I chittered at her.

"Fine! You win, I will tell you" she says as she flops down onto the grass. "Alexi's attitude towards males just really got under my skin. As a bearer with male pups, to have a female think that males are disposable or replaceable on a whim...it just drives me crazy!" Chris said in a huff as she rolled back an forth on the grass in frustration.

I sat down on the grass besides her. I knew that had been a concern before when she was bearing Jay'Ve an Sha'On. I guess Sooni was right an Chris is just a bit more sensitive right now. I put my hand on Chris's forehead an push her soft wild looking hair to the side.

"Chris I promised you before I will make sure all our family Males will be safe. Do you not have faith in me?" I ask her.

She rolls over an puts her head onto my thigh an looks up at me. "DAR'KE you I trust! It's the females that I have an issue with! I swear to Paya if I ever find out one of our males is ever abused by a female...I will make them an their bearer family wish for death!" Chris says with true anger in her voice. She was very serious...

"Chris...is that what you truly wish in your heart?" I asked her.

She closes her eyes an buried her face into my thigh. I heard a very muffed "No" from her. That's what I thought, she is putting herself under needless stress.

"Chris why don't you change tactics?" I say her .

She turns her head so only one eye is peaking up at me. "Go on, I am listening..." she says with a curious tone.

"Why not teach the male pups of our family what to look for in a female. What they should avoid, red flags as Oomans call them, or how they can protect themselves. Not all females are like Alexi. I do agree a large portion are like her but there are others like Sooni, Maini, or even Shi'Va who are more kinder towards males in general. Given what's happen with Crash's trial there are more males that feel comfortable coming forward about such abuses. Actually Crash has had a lot of males drop by his compound looking for advice in such matters...." I say to her.

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