The lass had been pregnant for some time now, and she and Kublai had only grown closer and closer as their time together continued. From their first meeting, he’d only been a gentleman to her. As he promised, he had been there through the thick and thin of her pregnancy. Her growing size had proved a challenge to the normally tall and thin lass, finding herself unable to do the things she’d been so used to doing. She no longer was able to hunt for herself, depending on those from the pack and her mate to do such things for her. Lova confided a lot in her mother during this time, as Soraya had gone through this before. Every time she was getting fed up with having kicking pups pounding on her belly, she would hear her mothers voice in her head. “It’s almost over, darling. Just a little while longer.” The Princess knew this and luckily on most of the cold nights in Tarben’s land, Kublai was there to keep her warm. He treated her like royalty - she was carrying the future of Tarben.

On the brisk morning, Lova was curled up the best she could in their shared den, overlooking the lake. That’s when a sharp pain caused the lady to wake suddenly, ears pinning back upon her cranium as she felt her heart beginning to race. Was it time? Was it time for her young ones to finally enter into the world? Panic began to set in as she froze, unsure on what to do. Soraya’s voice whispered into her mind again, and her mother’s instinct went into overdrive. Lova let out a call, hoping her Husband would be on his way. And hopefully either her mother or father would come as well to greet her children.

-Time Skip-

Lova hoped that Kublai was now here, as now her five little babes lay suckling at her belly. As they latched, the new found mother gently nuzzled each one, making sure they were all as fit as could be. All five were the gorgeous mix of herself and Kublai. A smile was permanently plastered upon her lips, her heart swelling full of love for the little ones. “I promise, you’ll grow up safe and protected..” She whispered to them, before leaning back. If Kublai was near, she’d glance towards him, tilting her head slightly. “Would you like to help me name them, my dear? I would love the help.” A soft laugh left her maw as she wrapped her tail around her hind legs, scooting herself as close as she could to her new children.