Smelling a female in heat made Valette incredibly jealous. She wanted to be in heat too. That was all her body had to do. Just become mature enough so she could carry Steady's pups, and it was failing to do so. The young female wished to have her own, and being reminded that her body wasn't ready, or damn well taking its time for her heat to arrive. She instantly rushed to Steady as she needed the comfort of her mate. Yet, the female hormones also trigger her. Maybe if he would have her her body would respond by going in heat too.
Valette was quite keen on finding Steady now. Luckily she made it clear to the female that she was not allowed to get pregnant and there would be consequences if she would. Valette hoped that the female realized that. Valette noticed that she was becoming more ruthless in that department. Maybe because Steady was quite strict, or maybe because they just had too much experience with females and their pregnancies.
Steady had been on edge since the moment he realized Phiipa was in heat. Not because he wished it was Valette, though he did, but because of the history he had with wolves trying to mate when they weren't given permission to. Steady had felt he had bent over backwards to make sure the pups that came here were well taken of and loved, but he also knew it should be he and Valette having pups, and no one else. He didn't know Phiipa all that well, and he worried, maybe unnecessarily, that she would be another Eden.
Instead of seeking Phiipa out to watch her, though, he sought out his love. He had no idea she would be feeling insecure about the whole situation, but something told him it would be better for him to be around her than a female in heat. He caught movement, and realizing it was her, he chuffed to get Valette's attention. His tail wagged in anticipation of the distance between them being closed, and reveled in the moment he would be able to bury his nose in the thick fur of her neck.
Valette realized she had found Steady and instantly she moved in closer to him. She felt horrible. She wanted to be the one in heat. She wanted to be round with Steady's babies. It was so unfair! Why didn't she go in heat. She let out a long whine in greeting and nestled herself against Steady's chest. She was extremely relieved that Steady didn't smell of Phiipa that would cripple her insecurity even more. She wouldn't feel good enough for Steady.
"I wish I was in heat," she complained to her mate and gave a few apologetic licks under his chin. "I'm sorry," she added in a whisper. She wished that she could give Steady what he wanted so badly. His own young. Theirs. Yet now she needed his comfort.
Valette whined and snuggled up to him. He curled his head around her neck, unaware the turmoil that his mate was going through. While he wanted pups with her just as much as she did he, he kept it a little more private. He feared he would be putting too much pressure on Valette.
He sighed, realizing she was putting enough pressure on herself for the both of them. Valette, my love, he said softly. It will happen, he assured her. Mother nature will not forget you. Your body just needs a little time to catch up to your will. He nuzzled her, trying to comfort her. He knew Phiipa's heat was weighing on his mate, but he chose not to mention the other female. Instead, he focused on Valette. We could always practice some more, he suggested, trying to lighten the mood a bit.
Valette let out a sigh. "It is so unfair," she complained. She didn't want to wait she was ready now. Why wasn't she getting in heat also. She wanted to have those cute little babies. Their own little ones. Not that she loved Keoni and Nikai any less, but it would be great for Steady and for her to experience their own little ones.
Steady's words caught her attention a bit. She wouldn't mind some practicing. Though she didn't want a packmate to walk in on them again. She just wanted to enjoy their moment. However they were in the thicket of the forest and with both their dark coats they didn't seem to stand out as much. Valette smiled at him. "Perhaps that would cheer me up," she agreed and nipped him playfully.
He sighed at her despair, and found he agreed with her. Life is rarely fair, but I have high hopes that our time will come, he replied, nudging her neck. He moved his muzzle to her ear and whispered, Until then, I am happy that we have time for us. Of course, Nikai and Keoni, too, but he didn't want to ruin the moment of fantasy.
He chuckled as she nipped him, and then growled deep within his throat. It's wasn't a sign of aggression, but a sign of something pleasurable about to come. She didn't ask for them to go back to the den, and he wasn't quite up for asking, either, assuming she would be vocal about what she wanted. He dipped his head to run his teeth along her spine, towards her back end. He nudged her hip then, trying to persuade her to stand.
Valette let out a soft puff when the other agreed with her about life being unfair. Hopefully it wouldn't be too unfair that she wouldn't be able to have pups at all. It was a fear that was slowly getting to her. Sure she hadn't exactly reached the breeding age yet but Valette didn't know that. In her mind she was old enough to be a mother. She already had been a mother for two pups.
Valette hummed when his teeth moved over her spine automatically she wanted to respond to it. She got to her feet and let out a soft woof. "Are you sure no one is going to walk in on us again?," she asked to be certain. She didn't want another member to see her like Day had or have one of the pups come towards them again.
He loved that she was so responsive and he didn't hesitate to move behind her in anticipation of the next step. He question made him pause and take a look around. I think we should be okay here, lets just try to be quiet, he said softly.
Before minds could be changed, he reared up on his back legs and braced himself upon her back. He gave a few moments for Valette to adjust and make sure she had her balance before he got closer, and finally slid into her.
Valette trusted him. Even though someone could walk in on them she rather wanted to share this moment with her. Her mind was still reeling of the fact that another female had been in heat. It had to be her. But luckily she would be the one that was getting bred and not Phiipa.
She hummed when Steady took his place. She pushed back against him, her tail trying to wag but it was mostly pushed aside by Steady's body. It still felt strange to her but at least less painful now she knew what she was expecting.