Novella had been such a worried mother before the birth of their first litter and even caring for them afterwards, scared in her lack of skills that if she wasn't careful she might harm them or let harm come to them in some way. Gradually and with Frith and her parents helping her she had begun to learn that wasn't case and the second time around she had felt so much more confident to begin with.
Had she gotten overconfident during the pregnancy, had this entire thing simply been nature's way of telling her she ought to be more cautious? Who knew though such thoughts hadn't entered her mind yet nor would they now. Much in the same way Frith intended to enjoy the moments of her feeling more like herself, Novella intended to savour them too.
Now nearing the Falls, Novella was certain that her mate knew exactly where their destination was. Once more she would move ahead of him, entering the water to make her way towards the hidden tunnel and up into their crystal cave without another word to him. The dancing rainbow patterns still managed to fascinate her each time they made it up here, it was so beautiful. Revelling in her moment of appreciation, her mismatched gaze would linger upon the walls rather than looking back to the tunnel to await Frith.
