Redhawk Caldera sunshine on your toes

I think @Finley can hop in now for one last post. :)

Fox watched on blankly as Peregrine covered their son. Watching her mate was definitely the hardest part of the whole ordeal, strangely enough. The nudge to her cheek almost startled her, and she nodded in agreement. She didn't want to be away from their remaining children for long. The journey back was difficult, if only because Fox wasn't sure how to feel. Nothing felt natural, and she was still in a daze when they arrived at their home, Finley and the other three pups still alive and well.

She licked the top of Perry's head when he embraced her, remaining quiet and taking on the role of the strong, silent, and stoic of the two. Fox had never been the emotional type, and she briefly wondered if she was coming off as uncaring. The thought slipped away just as quickly as it had come. Nobody would bother her with such accusations. Nor should they.

"The others need to eat," she said, licking Peregrine's ear. Exhausted as she was, Fox did not sleep when she finally settled into the den. She nudged the other three blips to eat, feeling even more protective over them now. When she finally did sleep, it would be light and full of nightmares.