Second Time's the Charm

That... was something that he hadn't been expecting. Thre smile in her voice and the pure truth in her tones prompted no disagreement from the striped dire. That pale, pink eye shot open, sun be damned, and though it began to water instantly, he couldn't stop looking at the woman before him. She... glowed. She shone more brightly than the healing sun and gods... did he love her.

Gently, as though too much pressure would crush her, Chimera slid his paw over the silvered belly that was even now working to bring more life into the world. Surprisingly, there was no fear within him. No apprehension. Only anticipation, excitement, longing.

Viper, Siren, Dalila... they'd all graced him with pups and, despite his gruff ways, Chimera felt that he was a good father. With this newest brood, he would be able to show that again. "Perhaps this is our reward for the suffering we endured during the long night. I won't turn down the gift," he rumbled softly, pulling his sweet woman mor deeply into his embrace. "You will take great care, Aliana. Nothing strenuous. Use Erystotle as much and often as you need." The slave wouldn't argue. "You and these, " he added with another glance and stroke to her belly, "are too important." The most important.