Nova Peak must gnaw

His ears flickered in response to Bazi – acknowledging what she had to say with silent agreement. He did not know what he would do without her—the wish for four puppies had been the dream for them prior.. but now, Scimitar was not sure either parent would survive. Swift let loose a low growl, muffled by the strip of bark in his mouth, and the Alpha returned his own – a gentle rumble that dared the boy to continue to try him as he moved to the mouth of the den.
 
Rigid, he gently let Swift down further in to the den entrance, pausing for a moment as he waited to see if the boy would still, his own large form attempting to make a barrier between the entrance and the open stretch of land before him. If quiet for a few stolen moments, the parents would then invite their son out.. and let him unleash his energy that he so seemed to be bursting with.