Sun Mote Copse God Gave Heed to Her and Opened Her Womb

She could not control the joy that radiated within her body as she saw Eshamun make her way forward. A smile broke across her face, and as the woman spoke, Asherah felt a laugh bubble out of her. "Oh, Eshamun! I have been blessed so many times over since arriving here, but Molech has found me worthy of yet another." She stepped forward to embrace her sister. "Children, Eshamun. Children for the pack to raise and teach. Yours as much as mine to embrace and rejoice in!"

It came out in an excited rush, for she could see the joy spread over Eshamun's face. She had wondered if telling Eshamun of the pregnancy would upset her. If it would remind her of the illidu-dam. But once she saw the joy, she could not contain her own. She wanted the other to know that she would be most welcome to the children, as much as she wished. Asherah would not bar her way if she sought to nurture them. She hoped, in some way, her litter could heal Eshamun's heart. And she was more than willing to share her blessing.