second time's the charm

Her lack of true answer told him plenty, and he hid a grin, even past his excitement, worry, and anxiety. He kept his bundle of emotions at bay, concentrating all his attention on Zee. he began to groom the back of her head, and he growled softly, gripping her fur with his teeth and releasing it at the suggestion of knocking her out. That would be answer enough for his teasing troublemaker wife.

“She’ll be here.” He promised Zee, his faith in his sister unshakable. And with speed, she knew Zee was pregnant, and he couldn’t fathom her going far with Zee in this condition. He turned his attention back to grooming her, doing his best to comfort her and keep her attention from the pains in her lower half.