Verdant Basin [M]aiden Pink

Alder was unaware of the thoughts running through Honey's head -- he might've tried to comfort her, having meant to be honest with her and not to hurt her -- but was happy to answer what she voiced. Her harshness wasn't taken personally, though a low rumble of warning sounded in his chest. 

                                 "I have only two litters, two pups born only two weeks ago and the four with my mate born a week or two before that."

She questioned him on his parenting, on her being a secret, and Alder shook his head.

                                                                         "I want you to be a secret until I tell my mate. When your litter is old enough, I will meet you here in neutral territory, spend time with them. By then, my pack should know, and you're all welcome to visit. The territory can't handle anymore pups or I'd have offered you the home our first meeting."