Hideaway Strath But not yet, cuz it's only begun

Arlette's shock was clear on her face when she said she bred with Charles. He was like half her size and... Well... Recently joined (no pun intended here). She realized that Nyra hadn't sounded like her usual self, not as self assured and confident.

"I assume Charles and you are a not a love match?," she asked. She wished that for Nyra but was also aware that a love match was not as common as she was thought to believe. "I am happy for you, luckily there are more mother's with pups that can help raise them with you," she offered. "Does Kynareth know about you being pregnant?"

It also made Arlette realize that she and Simmik weren't the only one pregnant. Another litter. Shew wondered how sustainable so many children were. Arlette swallowed thickly as she realized a possible reason her mother's reaction to her unannounced pregnancy. Arlette realized she disliked so much competition for her children. She tried to clear her mind. "Have you carried before? You should talk to Aerin. She knows a lot about being pregnant."