Interestingly, the fact that Cade was blushing hard enough to glow actually made her feel better. Twisted Fate was being an ass, of course, but that was to be expected. Cade blushing so badly at least meant that she wasn't the one taking this the worst, which probably was a bit cruel but she could take what little salve for her ego she could get.

She picked up the riding crop and tucked it under her arm, looking haughty.

"Of course it's mine. What else would I use to deal with animals." Okay yes she might still be a bit prickly.