just around the river bend

The woman seemed hesitant, but Sparrow waited to listen. The woman revealed that she was, indeed, pregnant. Sparrow nodded slowly, not surprised, simply observant. The woman asked Sparrow fora healer. She asked that the healer check the condition of her unborn children.

Then she would be out of their way?

What?

Sparrow blinked a few times before stepping forward lightly.

"Ma'am, I believe we can check your children, but I must inform you that the life of a loner may be rough on the unborn pups, and when they're born... Do you... know their father? Will you be left alone to fend off any predators and still hunt for yourself?"

Sparrow closed her eyes and shook her head.

"We will most definitely check the health of your unborn children, but I ask that you consider perhaps staying in Abaven. Let it be temporary- until they're weaned. If you want to leave, then you and your children would be free to leave this territory."

Sparrow couldn't imagine raising pups as a single mother outside of a pack. She didn't want this woman to feel like she had to do this alone.

"I am a healer and I have aided in births before. So I can check you if you would like."