The Summer Bonfire Festival

Some time had passed since the discovery of Lillith’s unexpected pregnancy, and with each day that passed, Romulus found himself becoming more and more comfortable and excited at the prospect of being a father. He had panicked at first, certain he wasn’t ready and would be ill for for the role. But with the soul bearing and introspection he and Lil had done that first night, he committed to being the best parent he could be. Whatever these children and his lover needed from him, he would move mountains to give them. He didn’t think it would be possible to ever be fully ready to be a father, but he’d do his damnedest for them.

When Artorias called for the pack for the summer bonfire festival, Roman helped Lil out of the castle and down to the plains to join the rest of the pack for the celebration. His lover was starting to show a small bump in her belly where their perfect little surprises were growing healthy and strong with each day. Already Roman had taken a fondness to snuggling Lillith with his paws wrapped around her belly, holding the most important things in his life close whenever he could. This would be the first time any of her family or the rest of the pack saw any visible signs of Lil’s pregnancy and he was somewhat anxious, not that he anticipated any sort of judgment from her family. Ultimate had been so accepting and supportive when he was certain the Adravendi patriarch would want to bury him alive, so he could only assume everyone else would be happy for them too.

Roman returned Lillith’s grin as he escorted his lover out to the gathering of their friends and family. He didn’t think he had anyone to pay respects to, since all of his family was alive and well when he’d left home, but he did have cause to celebrate! Picking a spot on the soft grass near the others, Romulus settled in to snuggle beside Lil, gently nuzzling her forehead. "How are you feeling, sweetheart?" he asked when she yawned. Lil hadn’t been very ill throughout her pregnancy so far, but his usual protectiveness was amplified tenfold now that she was carrying their children.

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