Ankyra Sound holy water

The retreating saltwater eroded the sand beneath her feet. Meerkat continued standing there, her eyes gone glassy as she focused on the sensations in her lower body. Only when someone joined her did she snap out of it, sidestepping the surf and giving each partially numbed paw a dainty shake.

She felt her heart thumping steadily against her breastbone as she pivoted to properly face Chacal, wondering what brought the Tanzanite out here today. She supposed it was possible her absence had been noticed and was some cause for concern. Although she had felt more and more ostracized since Njord’s return, Meerkat would not soon forget that the pack had comforted and supported her during his absence. She knew they cared about her.

But… More than anything, she found herself saying without preamble, I want to be a mother again in the spring.