Blacktail Deer Plateau evolution of consciousness

Fox told him to spit it out. For a moment, he hesitated. He wondered if mentioning Lasher's offer might ruin any potentially romantic connection between his wife and lover. He really hoped not, though Peregrine supposed it wouldn't matter in the end if they were only friends. Truthfully, things didn't necessarily appear to be trending in that direction anyway.

"Lasher offered to father a litter of pups with Blue Willow. I told them they have my approval but that they need yours too, of course. She's one of our longest-standing members and our Beta. She is like a sister to me," Peregrine said, making his case while avoiding sounding desperate. "Willow hasn't actually decided if she wants to take him up on it, pending our approval. I think she's holding out for Atticus. I think she will make a wonderful mother and that it would mean a lot to her if we said 'yes,'" he finished, dark eyes seeking Fox's silver gaze.