what to expect when you're expecting

The alabaster King had uncharacteristically decided to sleep in for once, knowing the pack was in good hands without his needing to patrol so early. His companions of course, were early rises and had gone out to hunt down some breakfast as usual. He rolled over onto his side, legs stretching towards one side of his den as the grip of sleep still had its hold. It wasn't until he heard Heloise's soft call, however, that he slowly started to wake. With a big yawn, Acere blinked his eyes open and swiped his tongue over his nose before slowly rolling onto his side and stretching out his limbs before getting to his feet. He hadn't noticed when she left the den, and wondered how long ago she had woken up. The thought of seeing her sparked him to hurry his ass up despite being able to spend time with her whenever he wished and sleeping by her side, he simply couldn't get enough of her. He felt like a young kid with a silly crush, only...this was more then a crush. She was his and he was hers.

Exiting the den, he spotted her just several feet away and immediately he went over to her and brushed his muzzle against hers in a warm and affectionate greeting. "Good morning, Heloise." He swiped his tongue affectionately against her muzzle, breathing in her sweet scent before standing back to look at her. Taking her all in like she was the grand prize he had won. A trophy he had earned. "Are you alright?" She seemed to have something on her mind, and for a brief moment he wondered if it had something to do with their relationship. Maybe...they had moved too fast? No...that couldn't be it, could it? He shook that thought free, figuring it had to be something else...right?

"Acere"||Winter