Whilst her parents, or her father more specifically had once worried about Frith's loyalties and ability to be supportive, here he was again proving that they had never had anything to fear. Even at a moment like this where all he could do was offer a little comfort and a few words of support he made sure he was there, even when Novella herself hadn't beckoned him. There was little more to say on the matter though, he'd silently forgive her for her failure to call and of course they had the distraction of their son to worry about. Fate wouldn't protest though, and at Frith's suggestion would hurry off to do as he was told as excited as ever fortunately it seemed and not too concerned or fazed at all by the little bit of the scene he had witnessed.
Whilst the pregnancy itself had felt longer, Novella couldn't say for sure how the labour compared. Like the others it seemed to drag on but at last the first of the new pups would be welcomed into the world. She set about cleaning the little bundle, guiding it gently towards her stomach. The routine repeated twice more until there were three more little pups to add to the family. Twice now she had found herself at this stage of exhaustion after the birth but even now the magic was not lost as she gazed down lovingly at her three newest children.
