know this life [birth]

*Poem* · 02-14-2021, 10:02 AM

Poem wasn’t forced to try hard to wake Sparhawk from his own well deserved sleep. As soon as his name left her lips his garnet gaze was blinking open and wakefulness surrounded him. He placed his dark paw over her heavy belly as it rolled of its own will. Poem grimaced as her body worked of its own accord and she felt another contraction take hold of her. She didn’t know how long this might take, but the hint of what was to come made her pray the birth was swift and uncomplicated.

”It’s time,“ she whispered through the pain, her fright peeking through again as she clung to him. Sparhawk coached her expertly, reminding her to breathe and asking again who it was that she needed here. Poem took in a deep breath and tried to relax, ”Theory, and don’t be alarmed she might bring my cousin Lyric with her.“ The second part was rushed through clamped teeth as she weathered the contraction.

He held her until it was over and lifted himself to stoke the fire they’d welcomed into their home for warmth. As much as she was thankful for her husband she was glad to have harnessed the power of flame. Their pups would not freeze this wintery night. Poem shifted and tried to make herself more comfortable but she had a feeling that achievement might be impossible. Blue and lavender eyes looked up to her husband, they’d spent their last night alone. The new day would make them a family. ”We’re about to be parents.“ A bit of awe, and unconditional love filled her sweet voice. This was it.

Sparhawk -- Poem

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