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The young mother swelled with pride and puffed out her chest as Tharin nodded in approval of the names she had chosen. They were good names for her wonderful children. His comment only made Kiara feel even better. She, alone, had raised such amazing and beautiful children. Although one had died, she had managed to keep the other two safe and happy. Even if they were driving her nuts, she was still extraordinarily proud of her puppies and couldn't be happier. Her smile radiated and her tail thumped happily inside the den. Thank you, that means a lot to me.
The lack of yips, barks, or really any sound at all made Kiara's ears twitch nervously as she contorted her body to peer into the den. Without a word or glance back the worried mother quickly moved into the underground home to check on her quiet litter. The sight she was greeted with made her heart flutter as two sets of sleepy eyes stared back at her. Kohaku let out a missive yawn as Lucia's head began to droop to the side. It was nap time for the puppies, and Kiara was not about to disturb them. She moved carefully out of the den, backing up with practiced movements. Once outside, she turned around and strode over to the silver male with a wagging tail and cheerful smile.
The white feme went right up to Tharin, and without warning she launched her forepaws into the air. With the puppies falling asleep it was time for what she did best, play fighting. A friendly growl emanated from her throat as her paws landed heavily on the dirt. She dipped into a play bow and let her tail wag freely in the air. A huge smile was spread across her face, showing off a rather frightening set of teeth. Her pink tongue flopped over to one side and hung uselessly in the air. Whines and growls sprung from her lips as she danced before Tharin. Again, without warning, the arctic wolf charged forward. She leapt into the air and aimed her powerful jaws for the scruff of Tharin's neck, where the skin and fur were thickest.
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