the bard's last note

Her least favorite pastime. Sitting in bed and waiting. She was a lot more of a social wolf than she realized, and she was lonely as she was stuck on bed rest until the babies were born. Every movement was a strain and she could no longer tuck her paws under her either. She lay on her side, her eyes on the doorway, hoping for someone to visit her in the dim den light. She hadn't been able to tend to the hearth and torches to keep the room lit either. She wished Spider was here, they were always a wonderful friend to talk to.

She could hear the heavy steps of her lover on the stairs, he was usually quiet but he was making extra effort to let her know he was coming. The chuff at the door was a signal that someone was with him. Her tail bounced on the bed as she lifted her head. A warm smile ready to greet him and their guest. She tilted her head though as the tone in his voice was directed to someone unknown and typically reserved for ordering a songbird around.

"A new playmate, darling?" She teased, her eyes full of mischief. He liked to find new toys. Would he be parading this one before her to spark her jealousy again?

"Speech"