Special To Me

With Aliana having given birth to a single pup, Chimera swore off of having more children. Not that having a daughter was a bad thing by any means. The brute was a good father, he'd been told, and he loved all of his children dearly. Three daughters simply seemed like a good number and he had more than enough sons. He thoroughly enjoyed having puppies on the island, but he would have to make due with what he had.

Today he was taking Artemus, the newest addition to the family, out for a little stroll through the island. Chimera showed the girl the various landmarks such as the giant wooden gazebo, the set of waterfalls deep in the jungle, the community firepit on the beach and the little raised huts where the members of the pack called home. He wanted to give the girl this sense of direction so that she would never be lost while within her home.

As they walked, Chimera nosed the tiny pup gently. "If you get too tired, let me know and I'll carry you." He missed carrying Ruse around. So far, Artemus seemed a little more independent than her sister, so he gave the girl the option. He wouldn't smother her, but he definitely wanted to baby her and show her just how precious she was to him. Chimera placed a lick to the top of the girl's head, righting a few rogue strands of fur. His heart swelled. He truly did adore his children.

"Chimera Klein"