Exhaustion began to wash over the dark woman as the toll of birth began to make its mark. A content hum vibrated in her chest as her russet husband repeated the names of their children. Her eyes fluttered close as he began to groom her. She let herself lean into him as sleep began to overcome her. She trusted the veteran despite what had happened with Tikihi. She loved him more than anything and deep down knew that he wouldn't do anything to harm her or their children. So as she let sleep come she heard his whisper. She snuggled her head further into his red fur and whispered "I love ya toooo"as her voice trailed off. Sleep finally came completely over the second time mother. She had successfully brought a second litter into the world and now she would rest.

Fade