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As Lagan hit him like a battering ram, Elwood pulled his son close to him. His family had endured so much over the last few months, and this separation had only reminded him just how dear they were to him. There was a flurry of movement around him, shouts and hugs from all sides, but time seemed to slow down. Elwood watched as if from a distance, at least until Raven began feeding the puppies and asked after Oriole.

His paws moved him towards Finley even as he looked at the babies clustered at Raven's stomach, counting them once, twice, three times. There were only four. He pressed himself against his mate, enjoying a brief moment of intimacy before giving her a questioning glance. Had they lost another one?