Puppy!
Hotaru could feel the emptiness inside her. There would be no more puppies. Somehow, it was a sad and lonely feeling. Like she had lost something that was apart of her and out of her control. Her puppies were out in the world where anything could hurt them. There were two wolves so close, but Hotaru couldn't do anything. It was so hard to trust Levent and Dalgina not to harm the infants, but Hotaru had no choice. She was tired and weak. On top of that, she couldn't even see the puppies much less tell where they were if they weren't touching her. So, ignoring her instincts, Hotaru allowed the presence of the other wolves.
The new mother listened with baited breath as Levent described the little male. He was a combination of his mother and father, a beautiful little boy. As Dalgina entered the room, Hotaru extended her hand to ask for her son back. Aysun was nursing happily against her stomach, and the little boy would be just as hungry. "Thank you Dalgina. Your drawing, is it in color?"
When Aiden had been returned to her, Hotaru reached one hand out and placed it on his knee. Together, they would be responsible for the puppies. The two wolves had started a family together, despite the fact that they weren't really mates. Satisfied, Hotaru shut her eyes and listened to the two new heartbeats.
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