what if this is all the love you'll ever get

Rose was not convinced as she uttered how she saw them, how dearly she held them. He soothed her, and grooming her fur lovingly he assured her that she would see what he meant. It couldn’t be true, surely not. Her own brother would not lie to her though. She relaxed against his chest as he groomed her ears and shifted their conversation to happier topics. The names of her growing litter. She was quiet for a long moment as she smiled to herself and allowed Rosemary to groom away her troubles. Belle wouldn’t say anymore on her fanged guardian, but Rose had sown his seed of doubt within her. Had it been on purpose?

”Venom for my firstborn.” She started sweetly as she leaned curled up against his trim form. She felt much more at ease talking about their impending arrival. ”Toxicity, Plague..” She went on, adding a couple more names. ”Luce says I should pick out a couple more, she suspects a large litter.” she told him as she found herself grooming him back. Unable to resist the motion as she felt herself relaxing and her emotions cooling.