Philippians 4:13 [birth]

Archon would let Dea control the terms of her birthing. She dismissed any help by Luce and continued to work on her own. Archon waited eagerly to see the next in his line of kids. Already he had so many with so much strength and beauty. He had no doubts that these pups would carry the same splendor. He watched as Dea birthed the first of them- a boy. He already looked so strong. Archon gave Dea's neck a reassuring nudge. "He is beautiful," Archon said. He was elated to meet all of them and to see what each one's future held.