dreams do come true

This time, things would be different. Though Corvus was afraid he knew he had to be strong for them both, knew that excessive worrying would only stress Twig out further. This time had to be different. They were both well-prepared for what was to come, even more so now that they'd already gone through this one, and this time they were even more careful. Not quite to the point of obsession, but certainly nearing that point.

He didn't sleep soundly these days at all, well aware that the day Twig would be giving birth was soon approaching. Feeling her stir beside him even slightly was enough to rouse him from his light sleep, though he jolted completely awake when he felt her leaning into him for comfort. "You okay?" The man mumbled softly as he pulled himself upright, wondering if now indeed was the moment they'd been preparing for.