not the future i expected

The woman’s sunset gaze went wide at her question and she was a stronger wolf than her to be able to keep her jaw from hitting the ground. If she were a wolf of Kiyo’s complexion there surely would have been a pink tint to her cheeks, yet Kiyo stood sagely, not a tint of embarrassment coloring her features. For all intents and purposes, this was routine for her. She did need to tread carefully, yes, but she bore no judgement toward her. It was a natural thing in her opinion, with a steady companion or not.

The woman confirmed her suspicions, though immediately followed through with a threat and Kiyos auds swiveled back, head drooping in vague submission. “I would never, my dear lady. A matter such as this is precious, and otherwise, I am new to these lands. I know no one, much less who you reign over, therefore I have no one to speak to of it. It is safe with me,” she said, her voice firm and reassuring. “If it is so, I feel I must tell you; I suspect you are with child. Your scent bears the hallmarks of the beginnings of a pregnancy, though it cannot be sure for a few weeks to come. I would not normally concern myself with the business of another, but it seems you are unaware and the first term of a pregnancy can be so fickle. Should these children be wanted and carried healthily to term, certain precautions must be taken,” after all, no one knew better than her how quickly a pregnancy could turn. There were 7 small graves to prove so.