The past two months seemed almost as if they had flow away. One moment, Hotaru had been mateless with only birds to sped her lonely days with. Although she interacted with the pack a lot and worked hard to be an integrated part in the family, there was something to be said about having a mate. Levent had thrown a wrench into her life, and Hotaru couldn't help but be thankful for his presence. He had brought her great happiness. The blind female's house had been puppy-proofed and a nursery was well on its way to being completed. It was a time of pure joy for the pregnant female.
Yet, the past few days had slowed to an unbearable crawl. Her ankles, breasts, and back hurt as she walked, the added weight just terrible. If there was ever a next time, Hotaru would remain in her secui form for pregnancy. The puppies inside her had become more active and their kicks could force their mother to the ground and make her see stars inside of her blackened world. Plus, the added weight was just cumbersome. The grey wolf was tired of being pregnant and was feeling incredibly impatient. She wanted to hold her puppies in her arms, not carry them around inside of her. The birth of her puppies couldn't arrive any sooner.
Hotaru sat on the bench she had made several months ago, grateful for it's presence. The wood was almost cool and the shade provided by a looming tree kept the worst of the summer heat at bay. Hotaru's summer coat was thin and her languid position on the bench only accentuated her pregnant state. In the woodcarver's hands was a piece of scrap wood that she whittled away at. A lopsided pattern of celtic knots had been carved into the wood and as Hotaru examined her creation she frowned. Off days weren't rare, especially when the artist was blind. Even so, they were infuriating. Frustrated, Hotaru furiously attempted to fix her creation but her knife slipped and dug into the soft flesh of her thumb.
Cursing, Hotaru brought her injured thumb to her lips and cleaned the wound. The cut wasn't deep and would heal in a few days. But, it sure did hurt.
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