Chapter 178: Part 5

"What has you so upset?" After a moment's hesitation he continued. "That was stupid of me. What if we try this?" He stood and walked to his dresser, returning with a tablet and pen.

Nikka smiled. They could communicate. Zenya had been teaching the she-cats to read and write. Education was not a part of their life among the South American cats, but education was required for members of Nicolas's. Dmitri handed her the items, turned on the bedside lamp, and waited patiently. She wasn't sure how she should start this conversation, but quickly decided to jump straight in. She slowly printed out the words.

Talya says her youth will not stop you from claiming her.

He sat next to her reading as she wrote, while running his fingers across her back. "Hmm, that's interesting. I told her if I wanted her, her age would not stop me. I made it very clear her age and arm were not a factor in why I wouldn't be with her. I don't see how I can be any clearer."