She would lean against him as he settled next to her, glad to share in her body heat and feel the side against his own. He'd voice his concerns to her, and her own opinion would not be added. This would cause him to forget about the troubles he was facing then, and let himself focus solely on his wife. Maybe the pack was becoming to big, and maybe they were not helping the problem any, but he knew that everything would get sorted out eventually. He didn't need to worry himself, so he'd just nuzzle Novella comfortingly.
The pups he'd helped create would slowly continue growing, but he was not unhappy they were taking their time. He was excited for them, but he wasn't quite ready to give up his alone time with Novella. They still hardly knew one another, though he was getting better. Every moment he was awake he wanted to spend with her. Still, he couldn't forget the growing family within her womb. "How are you feeling?" he'd nuzzle his nose into her fur affectionately.
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