Redhawk Caldera pupsicles

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The others entered one right after the other. Those with puppies deposited the little wolves into the care of their mother-like figures before huddling close to them to help warm their frozen little buddies up. Fin ran her tongue along Mumble until at long last, the boy settled into his usual calm stupor. Only then did she take a breath - or that's how it felt at least. Lifting her gaze, she saw the pack surrounding her. Even those who weren't huddled in the pile stood near to each other, supporting one another. Fin, who had trouble taking seriously pretty much everything in her life besides the well-being of her children, felt herself unspeakably moved by what she saw. The love. The support. Peregrine and Fox somewhere were beside themselves with pride over this pack. She knew it without a doubt.

But, far be in from Finley to be able to communicate these feelings. Though her heart exploded with pride and joy, the alpha could do little more than smile around at them all. "Thank you," she murmured before leaning down again to tuck Oriole into a more comfortable position in her arms, sighing happily as he slipped off to sleep.