look who's expecting

Paws marched on the earth as the male made his rounds. With everyone getting use to their duties and ranks Hannibal had been doing quite a bit of patrolling. Ensuring their borders were strong and scented. Due to the pack being so new many natives wouldn't be aware of them and Hannibal didn't want anyone mistakenly trespassing. But, his patrol was cut short when a breathtaking song hit the midnight air. Goosebumps prickled up his spine as the sound of his Alphess made it's way into his ears. Ever since he had been told he wasn't allowed to have Belle until she popped out the spawn he had been in an odd way. It was the teasing and being so close to the dam that put him on edge. Though, he would never allow something so petty as not being able to bed the babe to put a wedge between the duo. The most important aspect of their relationship was ruling a pack. Nothing came before that, not even love.

Not before long the male was upon his dear sister. Belle was at the water's edge with the moonlight hitting off her rounding belly with ease. As if the moon was kissing the life that was growing within. A little grin could be seen as the Klein Prince trotted forth to greet his sibling. "You look ravishing, Empress." As the distance closed Hannibal brushed his muzzle against her right cheek. After a moment he broke away to politely sit a few tail lengths away with his back to the water. As if to be able to watch as others make their way out of the forest to gather. Hannibal wanted to be able to observe all of the spectators. He trusted his family but there were a few reactions he wished to take in. "I am sure Banshee will be very excited to have some cousins around." The adolescent girl was painfully alone in the adult world.