In the Enemy s TerritoryChapter 7
Nova startled awake. Bolting up, she panted, shaking as she glanced about the room. She’d had a nightmare, as real to her in sleep as the room was now. A little whimper next to her brought her out of the panic. Looking down, she smiled at Veka, restlessly asleep next to her. Gently, she stroked her head to calm but not wake her. Beside her, wrapped warm and tight, was a single multicolored pup. It slept peacefully snuggled against its mother’s side, unaware that it almost had a litter...