Whitebark Stream Rose garden filled with thorns

So, in a handful of months, she would be a mother. It was hard to imagine but already, a small knot of anticipation had started to form in her stomach at the thought.  

She sighed a little. I should probably head back soon. It wasn't really what she wanted to do since it was harder to avoid Sia on the glacier, but nothing would make the malguk skirt her duties, not even a strained sibling relationship. She supposed she should probably repair things with him at some point, especially if she were having puppies in the spring. She still had time, though, which was good because she was far too angry with him still to even think about resolving anything. She met Stigmata's gaze with her own fiery stare. But, I have a little more time if you want it, she offered with a small shrug. Her responsibilities could wait a little longer if he wanted her to stay.