It's the little things

Siren could tell Dalila’s joy as she surprised her, not only with a trip to take a bath. The all clear to bathe herself, which meant her healing was progressing quickly. Siren slept a lot with the puppies, as they grew they slept a lot. Everyday their development progressed and she was certain to see their eyes soon. But for the first moment since they were born this was not about them. Siren would have her first moments really away from them. Dalila performed another miracle, further cementing herself as Siren’s angel. There was a surprise for her.

Watching Dal bundle and arrange the sleeping puppies away from her side was a milestone that she both yearned for and now regretted as she watched them while following Dalila away. To her astonishment, they were only walking the next room over. If the puppies woke they would be with them in a moment. Siren relaxed just as Dalila opened the door and she could smell the water in the room. The she wolf went on to explain, having painstakingly filled the basin with water carried here.

"Dalila, you shouldn’t have!” All of that work just so that she wouldn’t have to walk… Tears filled her eyes and she swallowed hard. She leaned into Dalila’s kiss, uncertain she could even bring to words how much this meant to her. Or how much her chest ached from filling with Dalila’s love. She was helped into the water after Dailla climbed in herself. Siren relaxed into the water, closing her eyes and blissfully enjoying the feeling of Dalila’s grooming again. She smiled at Dalila’s nuzzles and kisses, returning them when she could. These were the moments she adored.

Siren leaned into Dalila as she cleaned the filth from her, and Siren felt brand new as the soaps lathered her fur. Soft humms of pleasure left her pale lips, and she savored every minute. Cherished this rare moment she was given with the woman that she loved. She’d very nearly lost her, and that thought continued to haunt her. Siren was determined to do better because Dalila deserved it, but showing her gratitude was more difficult now with two puppies relying on her.

"Thank you, Dalila.” She whispered as tears spilled over her cheeks and the emotions ran over. "After everything…” She trailed off as her voice broke. "I love you. I love you so much.” She cried softly, her nose burying into Dal’s mottled fur.

"Speech"