Ouroboros Spine Welcome to our world

She was scared, and Ippiksaut’s diagnosis didn’t help. But, she knew that freaking out wouldn’t help anything, so she listened to the healer’s words.

“I will. Thank you….” She whimpered, her voice cracking.

When the next contraction hit, she obeyed the healer and pushed as hard as she could, until the pup had finally made headway. It hurt, badly, but she persisted, for her pup's sake. She couldn't help but let out a yelp when the pup finally came earthside. She gasped for air, then quickly looked back at her hip, where Ippiksaut was holding the pup. He was all white, except for blonde points.

She licked the pup clean, and until he began squealing. She then moved him to her breast, cuddled beside his brothers.

“They’re beautiful.” She was exhausted, but made sure to thank her husband and her midwife. “Thank you, Ippiksaut.” She breathed, a tired smile on her maw. “And Valiant, thank you… for everything.” And she reached to touch her forehead to his.