"A wonderful one." I say meeting his eyes my tone soft filled with love I have for him. "And who else best to raise our pups but you. A mother. I cannot even imagine this. Thank you. Thank you." He closes his eyes praying to whisper his thanks over and over again unable to contain the overflowing joy he possesses that I could almost taste it upon my tongue. I remember the days I ached for this wondering if this day would ever come for me. I remember the days my mother tied me to the pole to whip my back I prayed that if I ever had a pup of my own I would place my life at its feet. A family. The last of my dreams had come true. "We are having a pup, Lumina!" I startle to his sudden booming voice, hands around my thighs he picks me off my feet. A light playful screech leaves my lips head dizzy with happiness. Forehead placed upon my stomach. Eyes closed he remains still.