Northstar Vale But try as I might,

She is caught off-guard when Noctaryn enters, but not displeased. He is no threat, and she admittedly enjoys his company quite a bit.

Watching him shrink as he spots the first born, she smiles in an attempt to comfort. These things happen. He was not hurt, that is what's important. The boy was dead from the start. Other pups born to her had met worse fates, a matter of life was that some would be cut short. But, there is still another. She gestured to the daughter now, her tail waving lightly.

She was eager to share her, her Chandra. Carefully she nudged the girl; still breathing, still squeaking. In a few hours she would begin suckling, and all would be fine. Just.. fine.