mainland maternity ward

The dog was feeling more anxiety about the looming labor than he was willing to show his mate. He didn’t want to discuss his anxieties with her, he didn’t want her knowing he was nervous at all. He was calm, cool, and completely stable in front of her, because she needed him to be. He was her rock and he wouldn’t change that view. So even though he hated leaving Lucretia’s side he sought out Iolaire to discuss his fears.

She was due any day, and he wouldn’t allow much more time to keep them apart. Pale paws carried him back towards where Luce was. Bourbon carried a fresh water skin, knowing Luce wouldn’t be excited about drinking the glowing water of the shrine. By the time he arrived Io had already arrived.

Bourbon trotted up towards his mate and quickly settled beside her to offer his comfort and his aid. He gave her the cool water before nuzzling her cheek lovingly. Excitement raced through him as the arrival of their children became imminent.