Golden Glade Forgive and.... Raise My Babies?

Heartha's ears perked up. Her whole body trembled in fear. It was not Aspen that called her, but Alder who had now returned. But that was not why she feared. She had told Aspen against his word. What if Aspen told him that? What would become of her and the little ones developing inside her. Her baby bump had begun to form. It was a massive sign.

She slowly made her way over to where Alder was, stopping a distance away when she could see him. She was angled a bit so her bump could be seen. There was no smile, and she did her best to avert her eyes.