Family is Key: Chapter 4
Dusty has given birth to a total of 7 pups. Jenna is spending quality time with Tirza, as an unexpected guest arrives in town.
5 weeks later
'Esky, stop dominating your brother. He has the right to walk there as well.' Esky looks at her aunt. 'But aunt Aleu, I'm older and he isn't listening to me.' Aleu laughs. 'Well, if that were the case, then I wouldn't have any problems with your father. I am also older you know.' Saying that, she looks at Sabir. 'You know, I never knew looking after Kodi's pups could be so tiring.' Sabir smiles as he looks at his mate. 'Well, they are Kodi's. and you know better than anyone how annoying he can be.' 'True. Phelan, stop that at once, leave Zoë alone. Sorry about that Zoë, I hope those pups aren't giving you to many problems.' 'It's ok aunty. I've had Tirza to prepare me for other pups. Anyway, grandad wants to talk to you.' Aleu looks at her niece with surprised eyes. 'Daddy wants to talk to me? Wonder what he wants now.' Saying that, she walks away, and Phelan and Nijuk follow her.
Dusty and Kodi are walking over the beach. 'I hope the pups aren't giving Aleu a very hard time. They are very active after all.' 'Don't worry Dusty. Aleu can handle the pups.' Dusty knows her mate is right, but she can't help but worry about her children. 'Dusty, relax. This is our day away from the pups, away from our problems. Our own little mini vacation. Just relax.' Kodi kisses her and they nuzzle for a moment. 'Our little vacation', Dusty mutters as she leans against her mate.
'Aunt Aleu, where is your human?' Aleu looks at Saidi, stunned due to this sudden question. She thinks back to her adoption day. 'I didn't get a human until much later. Nobody wanted me, but now they do. I live with the postman. Don't worry, you'll all get a human soon.' Saidi looks at her Aunt and smiles. 'I hope I can live with you, because than you can teach me how to run like a real wolf', she says, and runs of to play with her sisters and brothers, leaving Aleu startled