Ouroboros Spine xlvv. before he gets there

the native is quick to come to löté's aid, catching the gentle woman against her own body and stiffening up to maintain the weight. a look of concern over her face before the cream wolfess pulls herself away and goes to settle as the beta soon enters with calm words of advice.

shikoba remains on hand for only a moment, watching as the other women of the circle enter as the men remain outside. sadly, the native is more accustomed to being the harbinger  of death, not life. she almost feels out of place being in such a sacred moment of a mother breathing life into her children. 

she steps away, closer to the mouth of ulaq to ensure no man is to enter, unless löté says so. wavering sulfur passes over the faces of the other men. thankfully for the woman, in the near future, she would bring more than death and birth. she would be the bringer of good news for the new mother, hopefully news that would rid her heart of regret of loss for the new brood's father. but until then, shikoba awaits silently.