So, Uh... Surprise?

He wanted to hold tight to Asla, he wanted her kids to be raised surrounded by love and family and good things. He wished his own younger kids could be experiencing the same. Life was harsh and cruel, and the rosy glasses he had worn as Zees husband had given him the illusion of invincibility. Life wasn't fair, but by damn would he do everything he could to protect Asla and her unborn kids. That would start with ensuring the father knew the full extent of his responsibilities. If they weren't an Armada wolf, they were about to become one.

He straightened, waiting for the name, only to be given a surprise instead. He blinked slowly at Asla. He could see the embarrassment etched in the way she held herself. He processed the information slowly, and then came to a decision. It didn't matter who the father was, in sleeping with his daughter they had both opened themselves up to responsibility. They would, the both of them, do everything in their power to look after Asla and the children. Their responsibility, their burden, their privilege.
He tapped Asla under the chin. "Head up sweet girl, we are in this together" he promised her. No more slinking off to the Hallows, no more living in the horrors in his head. He had to do better. Just like he had promised Art, and was now silently promising to Asla.