The Pureblood pack hung back for the first time. Valter, Ward, and Zira paid them no mind and took however much they wanted. Neoma, Quin, and Red took just enough for themselves. Alma gave up some of her share to leave enough for the Purebloods. The bear was eventually reduced to nothing more than blood and bones.
While the wolves dug in with a clear divide between their packs, Ward pushed some of his share to Zira. Having expected that, she shoved it back to him unhappily then looked at the amount she had before her. Understanding that she had taken more than enough for herself, Ward ate without a worry.
[Kaiser should think ofsomething more original.]
BaoBao’s grumbling brought Kaiser to Zira’s attention. She ate and watched Kaiser clumsily using his paw to nudge more meat to Neoma. The random thought that she was watching a cutscene after winning the final boss battle popped up in her mind.
Having gotten Neoma&r
Zira stopped in her tracks then turned back halfway. She was impressed to find the other wolves keeping a respectful distance behind Neoma. Her gaze dropped to the wolf before her."I have unfinished business. You live your life and I'll live mine.""But-" Neoma tried to protest some more."You did well." Zira ruffled the top of Neoma's head then took off with Ward in tow.Neoma stood there in a daze. Zira did not smile but she might as well have. Her tone was the warmest and proudest Neoma had ever heard. Tears fell as she shouted as loud as she could, "I'll miss you! I'll go visit, okay?!"Although she did not get a response, Neoma felt sure that they heard her.Zira did not hold back and ran at her top speed. Ward easily matched her speed and stamina. They cleared the same terrains faster than when they had travelled as a group. They had fewer stops. With the help of her nose and BaoBao's sight, she avoided areas o
Zira blinked her eyes open. Wide eyes with fully dilated pupils stared back at her. Her heart jumped and she pushed herself up off the ground. She jerked from the pain that shot through her body, but it did not stop her from moving away. A large hand on her back stopped her from going further. She turned her head and saw Ward in his human form. She looked down at herself and saw that she was in her wolf form. Finally, she looked around and found the Darkfire pack scattered around her lying and sitting in different positions, but all were looking at her. She noted the cyan stream and so knew that they had moved from where the fight had taken place.[You’ve been out for days! Is your recovery slower now or what?] BaoBao exclaimed worriedly, but he continued on to fill her in as usual. [The pack members recognised Ward as friendly, so they led him here. They told him that you liked hanging out here when you were still with them.
As hard as Zira tried to keep her thoughts on observing the fight, it was a lot easier for her mind to drift now that it had experienced it once. /What’s going on…?!/No matter how slow she breathed, her blood continued to rush. It was a new sensation so Zira could not understand what she was feeling at the moment. Before she could make sense of anything, everyone’s behaviour further befuddled her. They froze in place at the same time. She only knew that time was not frozen because the magma under the ground continued to bubble.When she looked back at her pack, the Darkfire members had already scattered while Ward made his way to her. The look in his eyes was so dark and intense that Zira could not help but gulp.Again, she became painfully aware of how her heart rate increased the closer he got to her. She stood up and backed off, but ended up tripping over herself. She quickly t
[Not on purpose! I thought that you were done so I turned my attention back to you guys but, well, I was equally shocked, so, well, well, well… Things happen! I really didn't keep watching though!] BaoBao rambled on frantically, sounding half offended and half anxious./Okay, okay, I understand./ Zira sighed inwardly. /I know you're not that much of a pervert./[What do you mean not that much? I'm not a pervert at all.] BaoBao huffily said./You just watched an entire Neoma and Kaiser porn and you're intrigued by sexual matters./[It's all in the name of science!]Zira laughed. /I'm teasing you. But BaoBao, just know that no matter what, you're still my BaoBao./BaoBao had been ready to rebut but everything melted away after hearing Zira's sweet words. Af
Now that Zira responded more favourably, Moss edged closer and closer to her. Zira‘s body reacted to the closing proximity. Not liking how she felt, she stepped away.“Zira, you’ve spent so long with that wolf. All I have is this one chance. I don’t have the same amount of time he had to get closer to you. How will you know how you’ll feel with me if you don’t try?”Zira gritted her teeth hard and let out a low warning growl.“Don’t get me wrong. As you know by now, I really feel different about you. I really want to make it up to you and I care about you. Just a little brush, okay? So that I’m sure I don’t stand a chance despite trying everything.”Zira breathed in and out very slowly to compose herself. “Fine, but that’s it. You push any further and you’ll get it.”&ldquo
Zira breathed in deep and slow then stepped forward to choose her meal. However, the other Darkfire voluntarily pushed the alpha's body towards her. Their eyes seemed almost reverent when they looked at her.She lightly coughed then thanked them awkwardly. However, they still did not dig in yet. /It's just another form of livestock./ She told herself as she bit into the alpha's corpse and tore a chunk of meat off. Once she did, Ward picked Moss to eat, then the other Darkfire wolves literally jumped at the bodies littered on the ground to feast. There was enough to also stuff the omega's belly full.Time crawled by after their confrontation with the Evergreen pack. When her heat cycle had ended, Ward did not ask to mate with her again. Even so, Ward kept up their intimacy with his frequent rubbing and grooming. No other packs arrived to challenge them. There was no territorial war like what Ward and Zira faced when they
Everyone ate their fill then returned to lounging around again. Ward continued to give Zira some space.[Zira?]/Saw something funny again?/ Zira guessed from BaoBao's excited tone.[Not exactly funny, but I think it’s awesome!]Zira laughed a little as she let herself be entertained by BaoBao. /Okay… What is it this time?/[You're pregnant!] BaoBao’s voice went a little shrill in his excitement.Zira froze. She did not breathe nor move a muscle. BaoBao silently praised himself for choosing the right time to break the news. Not a single wolf suspected a thing.[Isn't this great? You finally lived long enough to start a family with Ward! This is a first! Oh, well, if you discount your adoptive experience from the fourth world.]
The next time she woke up, Zira felt completely refreshed. She did not remember having any sort of dream. /Wow. I must have been really worn out./“Feeling better?” Ward whispered.Zira nodded. Feeling the movement by her belly, she looked down and got reminded that she was now a mother.“Here.” Ward passed her a generous serving of fresh meat that was still warm.“Thank you.” Zira thanked him with a heart full of warmth. Her tail lightly tapped the ground. “You eat too. Then, like you said, it’s time for you to rest.”Ward chuckled lightly. “I will.”While they dug in, Zira’s mind gradually wandered back to the ominous feeling she had before falling asleep. Later while Ward slept, she silently stared at the puppies snoozing by her belly. They