A Wolf's Tale (Book #2) Shadows of the Past

Chapter 16

Rascal's jaw dropped.

DROPPED.

He looked at Misty, absolutely astounded. She smiled at him with glowing eyes.

"R-really?" He asked when he finally found his voice.

Misty nuzzled his cheek. "Really."

Rascal whooped and jumped in the air as high as he could. He covered Misty's face with passionate licks.

"I'm gonna be a father." He whispered. His tail thumped wildly against the ground. "We're having pups!"

"NO!"

The two lovers snapped their gazes on Heather. The cloudy-gray she-wolf was gaping at them in distress. "You can't!"

"We can." Misty raised her head. "I'm not ashamed of who I am, and the mate I've chosen to be with." She bared her fangs. "You don't control my life. If you wanted to be involved, then you should have been there for me years ago."

Heather opened her jaws to protest, but nothing came out. Violet and Velvet were huddled together staring at Misty in fear.

Magnus even looked defeated. His eyes were wide.

Rascal smiled and wrapped his tail around his beautiful mate. He was proud of her. She finally let them have it without holding back.

Misty narrowed her eyes. "I think it's time you left us in peace." She continued with a gesture to Rascal. "He and I have some things to discuss. Alone."

Heather nodded obediently and walked off stiff-legged and blank. Magnus and their daughters followed.

When they were out of sight, Rascal bounced up and down like an excited pup.

"Misty! I can't believe it!" He stopped and looked at her in worry. "Oh my goodness! W-we have so much to plan! The den needs to be cleaned out and have a fresh pelt put in...We need to make sure there aren't any spiders in there...Do you think Blossom has enough supplies for when they get sick? What about predators? We gotta keep them away! And the meat-pile must be stocked every—"

"Rascal," Misty interrupted softly. "We have time to figure all of that out. For now, Blossom said I must take it easy."

Rascal shook his head. "O-of course. Right." He looked embarrassed. Misty could tell his cheeks were burning.

"Don't be embarrassed, love." She rested her snout under her mate's chin. "We should be excited. This is the most wonderful thing to ever happen to us!"

Rascal's lips tugged into a smile. "You're sure right." He closed his eyes and exhaled, still in absolute disbelief. "I really can't believe it." He whispered.

Misty touched her nose to his. "I love you."

Rascal's mind calmed. "I love you, my only."

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The Pack was buzzing with excitement when Rascal and Misty told them the news. Tyrant was especially excited.

"It seems like yesterday Misty was just born. And look now; she's having pups of her own!" Melody exclaimed.

"Time sure flies by." Thunder commented while shaking his head.

"More friends!" Ivy, Bolt, Loki, Brave, and Swift yipped.

Tyrant's face was soft. "Congratulations, you two. These pups will be greatly loved."

"I know they will," Misty replied.