Dawnlark Plains Once in a lifetime

Seb came quickly, for which Aviana was grateful, and she nodded to his question. Yes, for a while now, she confirmed. They're getting closer and closer, but I didn't think it was supposed to last this long, she confessed, worry lacing her voice. Another contraction hit her and Aviana's expression scrunched up as she tried to breath through it. She was panting by the end of it, and laid her head on the bottom of the den to rest until the next one. 

Movement at the entrance of the den had her lifting her head and she saw a young pup she hadn't yet met. Aviana didn't show any aggression towards him, knowing he was of no threat to her. Having babies, she said softly. She wasn't sure how much he knew about what went on with that, but surely it couldn't hold his attention for very long, could it?