Redhawk Caldera hold onto your heart.

Elwood's mind was whirling. They would need to gather the three puppies from Finley's side; although her body would provide warmth for a short time, she wouldn't be able to give them much else after a certain point. He needed to talk to Peregrine and Fox, particularly Fox -- would the Alpha female be willing to nurse her second-in-command's children? He closed his eyes briefly, fighting a headache and swallowing a sob that insisted on clawing its way up his throat. He ignored Eljay's protests; it was no surprise that his son wasn't handling the circumstances well, but Elwood had new lives to care for.

But then, he heard a voice -- quiet, barely audible, but clearly Finley's. His eyes snapped open and he gazed down at her. She was completely still, save for the gentle rise and fall of her sides, but that was enough for him. Tears of relief sprang to Elwood's eyes as Eljay snuggled closer to Finley, equally as relieved as his father. She likely wasn't out of the woods just yet, but at least she was still with them.

Lowering himself to the ground alongside his firstborn and his mate, he gently kissed the bridge of Finley's muzzle. "They're okay," he whispered, turning his gaze back to the suckling babes. His gaze lingered on little Tiarnach, and then moved to his identical twin sister. "Caoilfhionn," he murmured, thinking of Tiger. The little black pup caught his attention next; the mismatched pup seemed to be content next to her siblings despite her different appearance. Without really thinking about it, Elwood gave her a name: "Lucy." Somehow, it seemed fitting.

For now, the little family needed rest. He placed his chin on his paws; he wouldn't sleep, but he would keep watch over his four children and his wife.