Mending and Building Make Growth

Iki followed along beside Deimos as they made their way to Manea. The pale fae had waited until she was completely sure to tell her mate about her pregnancy, now together they would inform their alpha, his sister and her friend. A bit of excitement bubbled up within Ikigai as the pair moved through the mountain towards Manea and Alastor's den. With the children in her belly, the alliance between Elysium and Ashen would be solidified. It was exactly what she had wanted.

Arriving at Manea's chambers, Deimos addressed his sister. Ikigai sat tall beside him, her shoulder touching his. She allowed him to speak and could hear the excitement faintly in his tones. This was what his family strove for; finding a mate and producing children. Iki was glad that she could give this to the purple man. Though their relationship hadn't progressed naturally and had been more arranged than anything, they were slowly working their way into a relationship, a partnership. Iki cared for him and she believed that he cared for her in his own way.

Deimos informed Manea that they had news and Iki nodded in agreement. She didn't speak, however, knowing how excited and proud Deimos was that he was finally fulfilling his familial duty. The lithe dame gave her mate a gentle nudge and simply smiled at Manea, knowing that the woman would understand her silence in just a moment.

"Iki"