Shadewood Here in the ashes

She giggled at his affection, returning it twofold. God, she wanted this joy. Freedom from life’s worries and pains. It was a short lived relief because he went down heaving breaths. She tensed, not knowing what to do, how to fix this. Fix him. 

“Take your time, love.” She didn’t want him to get worse. She could barely stand to see him like this. All she could do was reach and affectionately lick his forehead before he collapsed. She froze for a moment as her whole world stopped. Her heart lurched into her throat and she cracked. 
A whimper ecaped her, her eyes swelling with tears. Their children silent as the looked to Laroche. 
She lowered herself quicky, nudging him, licking his chin. He had to get up. “Get up.” Her voice quivered, threatening to stop working altogether. “Please.” 
She pushed her muzzle under his, lifting his head. She wanted to lay with him, comfort him, make this stop. 
She was all but powerless.