The days were flying by, Novella was rather large now, not making near as many trips from the den as she had in the beginning. Surely a little less than two weeks and their newest additions would be here. It was his turn to leave early, his mission breakfast for his heavily pregnant wife. He'd gone out with the intentions of finding a rabbit or two, but with the spring floodwaters retreating there were many an odd pool around the falls. Some of which held some rather delectable looking fish.

They were an easy catch, one a bass looking fish and the other clearly a catfish, both were somewhat large but he was still able to fit them in his mouth somehow. Eager to return with his prize the brute would trot back to the den that was quickly being prepared for little babies.

He'd squeeze back into the entrance, sure that if she hadn't found wakefulness yet the smell of the fish would do the trick. He'd let them slide form his mouth before moving to nuzzle her lovingly, awake or not.

Gone now were the early mornings. She of course still got out of the den for short walks and to try and distract herself in moments she felt particularly uncomfortable. Of course she waddled more than walked now, even though she wasn't quite as large as she had been during her first pregnancy she still felt enormous in comparison to the normally slim figure she was used to. Soon she hoped this would all be over, not simply to get her body back to normal but of course now so eager to meet her pups, the pain of birth itself for now she would obviously purposefully forget. Still dozing alone in the den, Novella wouldn't initially be aware that Frith had left her side that morning. Gradually she would stir and realise he had gone though currently had no desires to try and follow after him. Today it seemed would be yet another slightly more lazy day for the Author. She wouldn't be left alone for too long however, the figure of Frith soon appearing within the entrance of the den returning with breakfast. "Good morning" She greeted, nuzzling him in return as dropped the fish and found his way to her side.

His wife was quite alert as he made his way into the den, her bright features all he wished to see this morning. He'd find a soft smile on his face as he leaned in and nuzzled her affectionately. She'd greet him easily as she returned the gesture, and for a moment he would forget all about the creatures he'd brought her to eat. "Good morning," he'd answer easily as he curled himself next to her, his paws coming to rest over the breakfast he'd brought. "How are you feeling?" The first pregnancy had been difficult, but now that both parents had the experience under their belt this one seemed much smoother. And though Novella seemed to waddle just as much he thought as though she were still smaller this time than last. He'd blame it on Aslan, that kid had been rather giant when he came out.

He'd nudge the bigger of the two fish towards her, motioning for her to eat. He was going to pamper her as best he could these last couple of weeks. There wouldn't be much time for rest after the were born. Thankfully the first couple of weeks were relatively quiet as they mostly stayed attached to Novella's stomach. "Are you ready for them?" He'd ask softly, she hadn't seemed near as scared this time around, but he still wanted to make sure she was as comfortable as possible.

It wouldn't be long before Frith would find himself settling down at her side, Novella leaning lightly into his touch. All things considered the woman was feeling fine, a little tired and certainly feeling somewhat uncomfortable but she was perfectly healthy. Frith of course was partially to thank for that, spoiling her now. "I'm feeling fine." She replied, another example of that spoiling starting right now as he nudged one of the fish towards her. "Thank you." She added, licking his muzzle before moving to begin eating. Aslan was likely to blame for the size difference between the litters, this one with fewer pups perhaps or at least ones that were of a far more normal size than their firstborn. They should have realised from the moment he was born that he would grow to be a very large boy. Inexperience hadn't just made her fearful that first time though but left surprised by how swiftly the children had grown. She knew they wouldn't stay tiny forever, would soon grow to miss that moment but she was still eager for the next stage of life for this second litter. "Definitely" She responded. "Or at least as ready as I can be." She probably wasn't a perfect mother but she had done alright with the first litter.