Redsand Canyon When I first saw you, the end was soon

To his immense relief, Aquene soon drifted off to sleep, curled up against him. He tightened his hold and carefully reached over to kiss her head. Devotion and fear squeezed his heart equally. He loved her so much it scared him. He felt genuine panic any time he allowed himself to think about just how much he needed her. 

He rested his head back over her shoulders, his gaze moving over the slight curve of her abdomen. He loved the tiny pups in her belly too and he would be riddled with anxiety until they were here and everyone was safe. 

It would take another hour or so for Kallik to calm down and succumb to sleep; it would be her even breathing and her scent surrounding him that would finally calm him enough to close his eyes.