Hoshor Plains [m] once upon a time, the planets and the fates and all the stars aligned

They'd been in sync since their first coupling, and this time was no exception. Kaluktuk heeded her call with passion, attention, and care that Ariadne had become accustomed to. His way of lovemaking was special; she cherished that this practice was just for her.

Although they went through similar motions, this was something far more critical than their usual sex; they would be forever bound after this by the lives that would be created as a result of their love.

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She was speechless in the aftermath; the experience was unlike anything they'd experienced together. She lay there, breathless and preening at Kaluktuk's chest fur as she took a moment to collect herself. There was nothing but happiness upon her face and love in her eyes; she was undeniably in bliss.