Dawnlark Plains I want this, and I want it now!

He returned her kisses, wagging his tail and running his tongue over her ears. She smelled good--not the lusty, burning odor of her heat, but a gentler smell, homely and clean. It put him at ease, and he closed his eyes, breathing deeply for a moment, ears perked as she answered his question.

"No, but something's new with us," Shale replied, opening his eyes and drawing back to stare at her. One side of his mouth quirked in a wry smile. "Have you told him yet? About us? Or should I?"

Gods, the bastard would be crazy with joy. Grayday had wanted this almost as much as the parties involved. Be shocked if he didn't do a little dance upon hearing the news. Add into the mix that Pema might be pregnant and the happiness would increase tenfold.