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She knew she was too young to truly settle down. At almost 2 years of age, it was hard to imagine trading in all the experiences she had had for memories and restricting herself from creating anymore. Of course, with the mateship of her and Ezra, they both knew eventually she would birth children and living in Vigilante’s home or Ezra’s den would not be appropriate. Even without general knowledge, Ever was aware that puppies needed the best environment to grow and develop.
A trill of excitement chilled her thin torso. She looked out over the drifts of white at Liam and Noah, oblivious to anything else but their fun. Would having children be as unbelievably rewarding as the period appeared? Right now, she was not ready for that kind of responsibility, but she would someday. Ever dropped a hand to her stomach and smiled.
Her auburn ears perked when her father spoke again. She listened, as she should, after turning her grey and blue mixed gaze back to his. But the smile she had adorned moments ago, fed by happier thoughts, disappeared at a quick notice. Another child? Ever swallowed painfully and followed her father’s sorrow stare. The young girl would never have seen any of this. A hard breath escaped the girl’s white lips and turned to clouds in the cold air. Stillborn.
The thought chilled her as much as the literal meaning. A respectful silence followed Vigilante’s words before Ever spoke again.
“I was not aware … I am very sorry,”
She tried not to, but still did imagine the very small form of their daughter. Breathless and still. A deep sadness filled her and suddenly more pity for the older couple was strengthened. The girl shook her head, unable to speak more about the terrible subject.
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