34. A BIRTH DATE
Aoife wore her poncho and feathered coat when she went to the training yard. The snow had been replaced by ice, and it seemed to make the temperature even colder as she saw the plumes of grey air leave her mouth and nose each time she breathed. Ever aware of his mate, Pepin walked a closer distance behind her, fearful that she might slip. Occasionally, she noticed Caius smudging himself into the shadows, keeping a precautionary eye on her. Everyone was on edge: her pup would arrive in a week or two. She had decided that because of the painfully cold temperatures it would be best if the gladiators worked on their stamina, since going outside of the walls was becoming more restrictive, they would need to find ways of keeping their blood pumping in the Ludus. She started them running around t
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