Chapter 19:
"Why do you want to do this again?"
"Just so he can get used to me in this form. He'll be alright. Trust me."
He got an eye roll from the other man. "Oh well yeah. I know that. What I'm worried about is if he freaks or not."
Michael received a slightly smug grin from the younger person. "If I didn't think my little brother was ready, I wouldn't even be attempting to do this." The eldest brother fondly caressed the baby's cheek. "Besides, I'm genuinely curious to see what he does."
The taller man sighed. Opting to gently bounce the child currently in his arms. "Whatever you say."
Karr just grinned before morphing his form. A large, jet black wolf standing where Karr had been seconds ago. His front left paw an almost blinding white against the rest of his dark coat.
Carefully the large canine approached the two beings on the couch. His sharp vision noting every bit of movement from the much smaller person in Michael's arms. Karr wagged his tail lightly when Michael sat down on the ground to allow Kitt a better look.
The first thing Kitt did at his brother's new appearance was give an adorable little squeal of happiness and excitement. The tall, lean wolf's ears pricked at the sound. He was glad the infant wasn't afraid of him. But he sure as heck wasn't expecting this kind of reaction.
"Well, I'd say that went well." Michael said, smiling when Kitt reached out to Karr's muzzle. The black wolf gave it to him with a soothing, purr-like sound.
Karr chuckled. "I'm surprised he's not scared at all. I thought for sure he would be at least a little intimidated at first."
"Maybe somehow he knew it was you."
"Maybe." Karr agreed before gently pulling away. Kitt protested when the warm soft muzzle left his tiny grasp. But he quieted back down a moment later when he was placed back in his brother's protective hold. His little head resting over his big brother's strongly beating heart.
An hour later, after a quick diaper change and a warm bottle, Kitt was put down for a nap. Of course, it was a futile attempt because the baby instantly started to come alive in that moment. Loudly proclaiming he did not want to be left alone.
Gently Karr picked him up again. He felt the tiny baby snuggle up to him, giving a small coo of contentment. The eldest smiled as he climbed into what was once Kitt's bed. He felt tears prick his eyes as he adjusted the covers.
A small cry from the child in his arms snapped Karr back to reality. Kitt's face was a little blurry as he looked down at him. He sniffled as he softly shushed him, keeping the baby close to him as he tried to doze off. Kitt gave a little sigh before falling asleep peacefully, his tiny hand gripping Karr's shirt.