Gale was beginning to get concerned that Lauressa hadn't become pregnant yet. He wanted to share his concerns with her but he was afraid. He wasn't sure why it wasn't happening and worried whether it was him or her that was the issue. His father's words played over and over in his mind. He wanted to get Lauressa pregnant so badly, and as time went on he craved the idea of having a pup. But he wanted to mark her so much more.
He lay beside her in the bed, her head resting on his chest and bobbing up and down as he breathed. He moved the hair from her face and gently stroked her cheek, waking her from her slumber. Her eyes fluttered open and they looked up towards Gale who was peering down at her.
"You're up early." She said quietly, closing her eyes and nestling her head back on his chest
