Yup this is totally a daydream

He held her tighter, hoping she would relax and let him help take care of her. Abaven was a hefty force, and there was little that got past their eye for very long. He wasn’t sure how to answer her as she asked her question. She hadn’t said very much about the sire of her growing brood, but he found himself uncomfortably reminded of the nameless woman he had been with before the pups had been born. Did he have more pups somewhere out there in Boreas? Did he deserve to know anything about them?

”No, I don’t think so. We won't hide them if he comes looking, but you shouldn’t seek him out.” He thought again, ”With your current state Eulogy, I’d like for you to have an escort if you want to leave pack lands. It won't be forever, but I want to assure your safety. As well as theirs.” Rhyme reached down to nuzzle her cheek encouragingly. She could lean on his shoulder all day if she wanted.