more than i imagined

All she could do was nod at his words. It was by far the most difficult thing she'd ever had to endure, no matter how she tried to frame it. It had shaped everything in her life following that moment, down to each and every decision she'd made. This moment was no exception. It was hard to imagine anything significantly softening the pain of losing her children, but.. Song had presented her with a chance to don just that. She wouldn't be forgetting them, but starting another family, this time with not just another parent to help protect them and keep them safe but an entire pack at their heels to jump to their defense. At least that was what Kirsi hoped for.

She'd never loved him more than she did in that moment, as he agreed to her wishes. "Nor would I." She wished she could've done something to protect her first litter, but she'd been caught off-guard and defenseless. She wouldn't allow herself to be left vulnerable again, not in that position. She'd guard any future children tooth and nail until they were old enough to defend themselves, and even then she'd train them to be sure they were stronger than either she or Song were capable of being. It was all she wanted. The moment of vulnerability had made her feel closer to Song, and she leaned into him slightly, nipping softly at his neck. "Start a family with me," she breathed quietly against his ear. The thought had terrified her at first but suddenly it made sense, the missing piece to a puzzle that had long since been forgotten.