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It seemed that whatever tensions there had been between them were smoothed out now, and Raven felt a weight lifted from her shoulders that she hadn't fully realized was there. It was good to be on open, friendly terms with Eljay again, and she hoped that it stayed that way. It was bad enough that she and Finley hadn't spoken to one another in over a month, so she didn't want to add another Blackthorn to that list.

As he changed the subject and asked if he could help with the pups, Raven smiled brightly and her tail wagged behind her. It pleased her greatly that he had taken such an interest in midwifery and had continued to develop the skills she had taught him. "I'd love for you to help with the pups, actually," she replied with a grin. When it was time to give birth, no one would be welcome in the den -- not even her mate. Afterward, though, she thought that Eljay could be an enormous help to her and the puppies. "I remember how much work it was when I was raising my youngest siblings," she continued, "And now that I'm an alpha, it'll be really nice having a good sitter around so I can keep up with my duties. I really appreciate that you're willing to help!"