what to expect when you're expecting

she couldn't help the amused grin that came after his shock. leaning more into his shoulder, she'd chuckle fondly. "while I have no experience with these things, I am quite sure a woman can still become pregnant out of her season" Heloise teased him lightly, for it had happened. she had been prepared for spring, for Acere asking her to mother his children during that time but ah, things did happen. even after one intimate moment, it had been blissful and blessed enough to conceive children together. though how many... she was not sure yet. but she had heard about unfortunate flings that resulted in pups out of heat season, and was just thankful that she had him by her side. she could be doing this alone.

"you are going to be a father, Acere" her voice became thick with emotion as she turned to look at him again. she felt like crying, now that it was out in the open. a wave of feelings threatened her very essence right now. would his shock turn to disappointment? would he tell her this was a bad time, with winter coming up and hardly any room in the pack? Heloise made it simple for him; simple sentences with simple replies. she knew he must be happy, but part of her was still hesitant. perhaps it was her own misgivings she'd not be a wonderful mother. or perhaps it was her own fears of failure clouding her vision.