Dour, satisfied at his son's reaction, flicked his tail and returned to stand near Annalise. He gazed at Aurora's twins then Annalise's triplets. His other mares should foal before long as well, and his herd would be filled with newborns. Dour stole a glance back at the yearlings and the 2-year-old; they would have to go before long.Cochise backed away, lowering his head in submission.
Dusky had slipped away, unnoticed, when Dour chased off the yearlings.