Fendros laughed uneasily. "Well, yes and no," he echoed as he ran a hand down Ahnasha's arm. "Call it keeping options open. I have been thinking today, with all the happy children around, that having another would be appealing. Then reality sets in and I realise that I am not as sure as I would like. That might change."

Moving his hands to Ahnasha's sides, Fendros pulled her closer and grinned. "For now, you're still going to have to get me blind drunk to get another cub with me." He gave her a passionate kiss while they were still alone.

When they finally let each other speak again, Fendros leaned his forehead on Ahnasha's and asked her softly. "How would you feel about having another child, anyway?"