Sun Mote Copse it’s not too far now, one day we’re gonna dance on the sun

Having arrived the day before, Seal found a small corner in the Taigh for herself and waited, with anticipation, for her new siblings to arrive. She felt excitement, but also anxiety. Seal remembered the women’s circle: Kukutux’s words of warning about dangerous men and ways to terminate a pregnancy. It had planted a seed of rightful caution in the young woman’s mind, which had unfortunately bloomed into fear regarding this chapter of life.

She watched Meerkat’s silhouette carefully. Smelled the scent of birth in the Taigh. Ready and prepared, should her Mother cry out…

But there was no reason to fret. Soon, two tiny babies suckled at her side. Da moved to cradle them all. Together, they created a picture of pure love and happiness for Seal to admire.

After some time, Meerkat invited them close.

Nyssa admired the new additions from the den’s entrance. Seal, too, was respectful but found her curiosity pulled her in like the tide.

“They’re so cute!” Seal gushed as she regarded the two tiny little bodies. She had never seen a wolf so small! “That one, she looks like an Otter cub,” Seal added with a giggle as she gestured at the sandy pup.