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Worry drew the ebony femme's face. The time for her sister to give birth was closing in and it made her sick with worry. So far everything had gone fine, nothing to be concerned over, thank the gods. That hardly mattered though, until the pups were born and alive and well Savina would worry endlessly. She didn't want Ghita to have to endure such a loss again, nor Jazper either. The concern had filled her with nervous energy and so she went out and patrolled and remarked the borders, something she hadn't done in quite some time. Her form was leaner than usual for she still had not been eating all that well. Really only enough as was necessary to sustain her from day to day. A voice at the back of her head nagged for her to take better care of herself, but she couldn't find the will. There were still so many other things to worry about, outside of herself.
At the easternmost border near the manor the Commander paused and sat down, her eyes staring out away from her home. Ehno had yet to return. She supposed the good in that must mean that his children were well, and for that she was thankful. Yet still she did not know what his decision would be. She couldn't help but wonder if he wouldn't even come back to say that he was leaving. The woman did not want to imagine he could be as cruel as that, surely not her dear brother. Sadly, if that did happen, it would only add to the list of harm and disappointment. He didn't even know Ghita was pregnant. If he did he would have come back to check in on her. Savina sighed heavily. Perhaps she should have mustered the strength to go and pass on word to him about Ghita's condition. She couldn't bare to go there though. Ghita needed her here more than away. Her sister needed her more than her brother now.
Suddenly a howl split the air, calling for herself and Anu. It was Jazper and there was a fear in his voice. Heart seized inside of her chest and she lost her breath. Ghita! Immediately she was on her feet and running as fast as her lithe legs would carry her towards the call. All the way she prayed that things would be alright. That her sister would be alright, that the pups would be alright, that nothing had or would go wrong. She prayed for those things with all her heart and soul as her feet flew to take her to her sibling's side.
Quickly she came to the caves and spotted Jazper's large form and the spotted form of his cousin. Savina ran forward, sticking her head into the cave, emerald eyes searching for any signs of danger. It seemed everything was going as well as could be expected thus far. "Il Ghita, è giusto, sono qui. Provare di stare la calma. So che esso duole. Quando lei ha la spinta di contrazioni dura come lei può. Ho ragione qui e non parto." Her words were hurried as she crouched next to her sister protectively, cooing softly and licking her head to try and help soothe her.