Stone Circle and a baby makes four

His ears twitched as he caught Grayday's nickname for Valette. Valley? he asked, his gaze turning to the other male. He wasn't sure how he felt about him having a nickname for her, but he had a growing feeling that he didn't like it. Valette and Steady had grown close to each other over the past weeks in caring for the pups. But, they were not mates, not even courting, and he knew he had no claim. But, Steady would be damned if Grayday would make a move on her, since he already had a mate. 

Mentally, he shook himself. He had allowed his thoughts to run away, and into dangerous territory. Steady would have no right to be jealous of Valette took a beau. Not that it would stop him from being so. 

I'm glad everyone is doing good, he said honestly. Do your pups have names? he asked, curious. He wouldn't be so bold as to ask to see them yet, knowing both parents would probably be highly protective at this stage, and Steady didn't want to overstep those boundaries.