Kitnapped

Chapter 13: Family

Throughout the day the feeling of being content while held grew little by little, it was especially strong when daddy cradled me like he was now. Being this close to his chest I could hear a steady heartbeat that made me feel safe in his arms. I clutched his mane not wanting to let go for fear of abandonment, but he quelled this insecurity by rubbing my back and saying, " Don't worry daddy's not going anywhere anytime soon... "

I looked up at him with a somewhat pleading gaze, " You pwomise? "

With a warm smile he stated simply, " My word is my bond kiddo, wish I could say the same for our guests but it's getting pretty late. Can you wave bye bye for me? "

I did so obediently as mommy collected her thoughts, " Good girl. "

His praise made me happy as we exited the living room and headed towards the bathroom where he removed my onesie before setting me on the ground beside him with a squish. Using a tail as a temporary leash to make sure I didn't wander off while he filled the tub. I didn't mind his concern though as he most likely knew I wasn't a very big fan of what was about to transpire.

I didn't have to wait long before my diapers were removed and I was placed in the bubbling concoction though, quickly becoming mesmerized by the sparkling water. Daddy went to work scrubbing away my troubles, I could feel my body involuntarily relaxing under his firm but gentle touch, " How on earth did you get so much dirt in your fur? "

Shrugging as they were just reminders of the wonderful day we shared, also I was too entranced by the toy boat scuttling along through the bubble bath like a voyager class vessel. I playfully nudged it along and was greeted with a small toot coming from the smokestack. Giggling as daddy finished up and swaddled me in one of his tails instead of a towel as one would expect. Honestly I preferred the fluffy allure of it over the so-so feeling of a cloth, his scent intoxicating as it shrouded me much like a cocoon would, " So soft. "

Chuckling, " Thanks but my fur's nothing compared to your mommy's. "

Babies, regardless of species, tended to have quick spurts of energy and tire easily meaning my mind was being accommodated to the needs of this body. Not that it really mattered now that I've accepted this second chance wholeheartedly, thankfully my memories had remained intact thus far. I took solace in the fact I would always cherish this time together and I'm sure they felt the same as my parents.

Yawning I better noticed daddy deliberately applying too much baby powder and taping up a thick nighttime diaper snugly around my waist. Using my tails I wrapped myself in a cocoon to simulate the feeling from earlier as he handed me off to mommy who had a bottle lying in wait. Without hesitation I latched on and began suckling the sweet nectar within while she hummed a lullaby. Between it, the warm cream filling my belly, and the swaying if the rocking chair I must've dozed off at some point. One second I was in the arctic fox's arms and the next I was lying in the crib from beforevataring up at the mobile with a pacifier in my mouth. She leaned down and caressed my cheek before planting a kiss on my forehead, " We love you more than you'll ever know Krimson. "

Daddy leaning over the rails like this morning, " That's right, we'll be here when you wake up so try to get some sleep baby girl. "

My eyelids grew heavier after putting all my trust in them, they would protect me so for the first time in my life I willingly let go of the past. Immediately they sensed a weight being alleviated as I closed my eyes, turning out the lights as they turned to leave the nursery, " Otay, I'ww twy... "

Daddy getting the last word in before I drifted off, " Sweet dreams... "