rockabye baby

Only a day or so had passed since the Empress had been able to tell for certain that she was carrying Archon’s seed. Her scent was shifting, her mood was erratic, and she was experiencing morning sickness that happened every time of day except for morning. The announcement hadn’t been made to Ashen at large quite yet, but anyone who knew the signs would be able to tell or make an educated guess. She could see the slimmest of bumps on her belly, barely there but noticeable on her thin frame. Excitement began to race through her, but it also caused a wave of nausea.

She was spending the day at the bottom of the ravine. The sound of the flowing water soothed her, and swiftly carried away any unwanted remnants of tossed cookies. She would likely den down here, the need to nest already showing itself fiercely within the royal she wolf. Her thoughts of permanent residence were interrupted by the sound of her sister’s paws. Mismatched ears perked as magenta gaze watched her scale the side of the ravine expertly. A smile played on her features as she called out, ”Luce.” Her voice was warm as she fully expected her sibling to attend to her presence.

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