In The Darkness, I Found The Light

Siren couldn’t allow her heart to break for Dalila just yet, just like she had to hold herself together during Aliana’s difficult birth. Chimera was there for Dalila to lean against, Aliana was there to help deliver the pups, and Siren jumped from her soft comforts to helping Aliana as Dal’s contractions continued. The second pup would come much faster than the first, though just as painful this one would prove to be much more joyous in a few moments when her cries filled the room.

This time Aliana took control, and she deserved that moment as the little girl squealed and fought and showed them all she was going to fight and live despite the loss of her tiny brother. Siren wasn’t sure she had ever seen such a beautiful sight as Dal’s candle lit smile as she took in the sound of her daughter’s cries, a sign she was going to make it.

The Queen heard Aliana’s quiet and broken congratulations as she submitted to the moment and backed back into the shadows. There was no doubt that her heart was aching. "Aliana?” She asked softly before the woman rushed out the door. "I have something for you in my rooms.” She offered while paused over Dalila. She wasn’t sure if Ali heard her, but Dalila needed her so Siren’s attention was swiftly returned to her love.

Dal requested to see her son, and Siren would not deny her. Pausing a moment to catch Dal’s gaze Siren then moved to carefully pick up the still bundle and offer the boy to his grieving mother. She placed him next to Dal’s belly and his nursing sister and kissed the woman’s cheek comfortingly before she stepped back. Siren positioned herself between Chimera’s paws behind Dalila as she was given her moment with the two puppies. The Queen leaned into Chi’s neck, feeling her tears well in her eyes after so much holding back. For this boy and Aliana’s.


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