Dmitri, having years of practice dealing with taciturn weres, managed to control himself and respond with diplomacy. "With the recent mating of Honey and Mandy, I assure you I consider your mixed clan equals."

Dmitri knew his unknown territory had the she-cat on edge, and he felt relief when she smiled and relaxed her defensive stance.

"May I?" He held out his arms for the naked human infant.

Now Zenya's smile turned to melodic laughter. "He bites."

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