She's Special

Flameheart

I cannot lie that Athena's fainting did not leave me flustered. A myriad of emotions engulfed me. I was ready for anything even though all options wrung my heart to the point of construction.

As she laid in the infirmary, I imagined all worst case scenarios and none of them appealed to me. Honestly, I was just doing everything in a daze. I am the alpha king and my duties require me to be strong. If my pack knew how much my mental fortitude almost crumbled, they would be shaken.

So, for the good of my people and my children, I pulled myself together and kept a calm expression. I have not spoken to my wolf, Emberwing, since we argued when I left Athena in the infirmary. I know that Athena might not be ready for another child and I told my wolf that if she wanted to terminate, I would support her.

Emberwing almost went feral. "You will do no such thing! If you agree to any of that nonsense then I will leave you wolfless. Hell, I will even remove the protective barrier and lea