Swiftcurrent Creek Pick you up, let you down

Thank you, he offered, grateful for her trust and permission when he really didn't deserve either. So far, he had not really seen any hate from her, which surprised him; she had every right to hate him, but he couldn't help but be immensely relieved that she was on his side at least for now. That probably made him selfish, but he didn't have the capacity to really think much more about it currently. Plus, things were shitty now, but he wanted them to be a unit once the pups were born so that they could provide them with as much stability as possible. 

Even with the comforting thought of his future children lingering in his mind, Kavik was beginning to have some trouble fighting off the cloud of emotional torment that still lingered over him. He was so tired--more than tired; he was completely drained, and just the thought of standing here for more than a few more minutes seemed like torture. He closed his eyes against the influx of pain, drawing in a deep breath through his nose. I'm not sure I can stay awake much longer, he said apologetically, opening his eyes to look at Alessia. She looked about the same as he did, and he was sure she had to be far more exhausted than he probably was. You should try to get some rest, too, he offered, hesitant again. He didn't want her to think he was telling her what to do, but he couldn't help but worry.