Northstar Vale I couldn't bring myself to hold you

He happily obliged, settling himself where he had stood, facing the matriarche. His heart felt light as he watched the pair for a moment—especially the little girl, squirming beneath the fur. Leaning in, he nudged the wiggling bundle with his nose, drawing a squeal—whether of delight or indignation, he couldn’t tell. Either way, a deep chuckle rumbled in his chest.

Unspoken joy glowed warmly in his moonlit eyes as they returned to Viskani. “How are you feeling?” Her health would always be his first concern, with Chandra’s following close behind.

“And how is the little one?”