Sleepy Fox Hollow and hoping made you hurt more

"i love you."
mahler watched her fall into slumber. she was exhausted, and from the looks of their particularly large son, the birth had been harder upon her this time.
resplendent with protective affection, mahler waited until her breathing had smoothed into the cadence of one deep in slumber. she was joined there by the pups, nestling against her belly and one another.
the amethyst eyes glowed. he could wait a little longer.