Moonspear telepath

“Eight!” she guffawed, astounded by the notion. She felt any woman might burst if she carried a litter that big!

Then, Seal’s eyes sparkled as she admired the warm expression that came to her mother’s face as she talked about the future.

“I hope I can be there, tae help you if you need it,” Seal proposed. “I’ve been learning lots from Sialuk… though I ken I still have a ways tae go… many years before I am just as skilled.” A glint in Seal’s gaze alluded that she would persevere no matter what.

“For example, this comfry is verrae good for soothing wounds an’ aches, either eaten or applied.” Then, she picked up another plant. “This is ragweed. If eaten, it can give you strength if you are weak.”

“Though, hmmm…” she touched her paw to her chin. “I dinnae ken if its safe for pregnant women.” Seal would need to refer to her mentor for guidance.

That line of thought made her mind drift. “Does it hurt a lot?” she asked “Havin’ bairns, I mean.”