the rightful... heirs?

Light had all but disappeared from the mountain when she felt the first pang in her belly. At first, she doesn't pay it any mind. Having already shooed everyone unnecessary from accessing their den, Tenshi was as ready as she thought she would be. Comfort was first and foremost. Every lush and soft pelt piled into a neat and large enough area to give birth while also not destroying the rest of the den. Though winter was on the horizon, Tenshi lit a fire in the hearth anyway. The quiet crackle of flames added to the comfort that she so desired as yet another pang twisted her insides. These were beginning to be more than just stitches in her side, that much she was sure of.

Her companions paced outside of the den's entryway. On full alert and prepared to turn anyone away that she didn't want around. While Tenshi was a family oriented wolf, she also preferred her privacy for such intimate moments. As the next twist of her insides came along much sooner than she counted, she calls out to her companions. "Have Aino fetch Vidarr and a healer, any will do," she calls out, almost weakly as she continues to pace back and forth. Her face contorts, teeth clenching as the next contraction comes. These were definitely more than just puppy paws sticking her in the ribs. Being the healer she was, she would have demanded she do it all herself, but she knew that couldn't be the case. If these puppies were just as big as she and Vidarr were, there could be complications.

"Speech"