Swiftcurrent Creek But the light faded out like flames always do {birth thread}

He had woken to Rosalie's cry of pain, confused at first about what was going on. He jumped to his feet and sailed over to her only to be met with teeth and the very familiar scent of birth. It was clear she wanted him out, but it took him a few seconds to move from his spot despite her reaction to him. He  didn't want to leave her alone in pain. And, what if she needed something? Still, he wouldn't stress her out more by ignoring her wishes, so he stepped outside the den, his large body blocking the entrance as he listened to every little sound, ready to march right back in at the first hint of trouble.

Eventually, the pup's cries reached his ears, and Kavik stood, looking at the den entrance. He wanted to go back inside and meet his child--see with his own eyes that he or she was alive and okay, but he would wait...for now.