Stone Circle In the end we always land just where we are supposed to be

Valette had been visiting Nanook's pups far more often now she had the green light to feed them as well. It still saddened her to know that she wouldn't have any of her own this year. Luckily she was allowed to help Nanook with her little ones. She wasn't sure if she would let her sister help with nursing, then again, Nanook had never showed any interest in it. Perhaps there was an advantage to it as well, as the pups would get antibodies from two different females, making them extra resistant to any sickness.

Valette smiled when she went to lie down, letting the pups decide if they wanted a meal or not. She knew that around this time they would need less of her body heat and would start to depend on their own, but would still be their heater if they wanted or needed it. She nosed over the pups and snuggled them close. She looked at the little one that let out a whimper to check if he was alright. However, she was met with opened eyes looking at her. Valette smiled, ears popping forward, though then she realized these pups weren't her own and her ears fell back. She glanced to the den entrance. Nanook was missing this moment, and she felt guilty for it.