The sun filtered into the warmth of the den, the mother tucked snuggly around her littlest daughter with her head resting upon her eldest. Nia lay directly beside them, curled carefully around the small black tuff of fur.
Dani sighed, lifting her head slowly as to not wake either of the girls. Her gaze flickered over them and to the outside world. A warm lick offered to each in turn. Perhaps today was the day they would venture out, all of them, together.
They had came here in hopes of keeping away from any more coyotes, but did not reside too horribly close to the pack. It was perhaps safer this way though and the white beast rested easily knowing the child's father was nearby. She waited a few more moments, enjoying the slow rise and fall of their breathing. Their safe sleeping bodies a peaceful and serene sight.
"Girls....girls rise n' shine."
Her voice a calm and soft coo but firm all the same. Danica lightly tugged on Nia's ear and nudged Cel's shoulder