I woke the next morning from someone yelling. I opened my eyes and heard Eve calling Lilly's name. She was following her scent and most likely picked up on mine too. I turned to Lilly and quickly nudged her awake in a panic. She opened her eyes and looked at me.

"What is it?" she asked, yawning. I pointed outside and she looked at her mom coming across the bridge. Her eyes went wide and she said "Oh, fuck! We still haven't bathed yet! She'll know!"

"I know...Just act cool. Maybe she won't pick up on it." I said. Suddenly I heard Winston's voice as well as he asked "Anything yet?"

"I got her scent along with Cody's. There's something else along with them, but I can't place it." she said, getting closer. Winston came up behind her and smelled the air. His eyes went wide and he knew instantly, but didn't say anything. Eve walked up to the entrance and looked inside to see us laying together.

"What are you two doing!?" she asked, clearly angry.

"Uh, we just got up, mom. We were tired last night after...log sledding." Lilly said.

"Okay, we couldn't find you two thi-" she started as she smelled the air. Suddenly her eyes went wide and she started viciously growling at me. I started backing up as much as I could, but was up against the back wall.

"I'LL KILL YOU!" she yelled as she leapt at me, but Lilly blocked her and pushed her back.

"No! Mom, stop! Do NOT touch him!" she yelled at her mother, who was shocked at what Lilly did and said.

"HE MATED WITH YOU! I'M GONNA TEAR HIS DICK OFF AND SHOVE IT DOWN HIS THROAT!" she yelled, trying to get past Lilly.

"No, you're not! Get back, dammit!" Lilly yelled. Winston came running in and grabbed Eve and pulled her outside and held her down.

"What did you say to me, young lady!?" she yelled. Lilly walked over to her and said "I said you're not going to touch him!"

"What's the meaning of all this!?" Winston asked. I walked out and sat down with Lilly and said "Sir...Exactly what Eve said." He looked at me and said "You mean you two...last night?"

"Yes, sir." I said. "Let me up so I can kill him myself!" Eve yelled, trying to get loose.

"Just one question before I let her up. Who's the one that started it?" he asked. "WHO ELSE!? THAT HORNY LITTLE MUTT THERE!" Eve yelled, pointing at me.

"Cody, Lilly, who started it?" Winston calmly asked. Lilly and I looked at each other and Lilly said "I did."

"Cody, is this true?" he asked, still calm."Yes, sir. We were playing and Lilly seduced me. I'm sorry, sir." I said, hanging my head.

"Lilly?" he asked. She nodded and said "I'm sorry dad. I don't know what came over me. I was feeling hot and itchy "there" most of the day, but I ignored it until we were playing. It overtook me."

"Okay. Eve, I'm going to let you up IF you promise not hurt Cody, deal?" he said, looking at Eve. She nodded and he got off her. She sat up and growled at me, but I stood my ground.

"Now, Eve, before you start killing anyone, let me tell you that it's that time of the year again." Winston said. She stopped growling and looked at him, asking "Are you sure? Why didn't it hit me then?"

"That I don't know. It might later, but I know it's starting. It's hit quite a few girls already, and apperantly Lilly as well." he said.

"Sorry dad, but what are you talking about?" Lilly asked, confused. I was confused too, but didn't say anything. "Heat." was all he said. "It happens twice a year to every girl, making them want sex badly. It only gets worse the longer they wait. Most of them may get pregnant around now."

"You mean, I might get pregnant!? I'm too young!" Lilly said, tearing up.

"Not necessarily. You actually are older then most girls when they first have pups. Most of them have them first around 7 or 8 months." Eve said, calm now.

"But...but..." Lilly started until she broke down crying. I pulled her to me and hugged her, rubbing her back. "How long until we'll know?" I asked, comforting her.

"At minumum, a few days. A week at most." Eve said.

"But I-I'm not ready t-to be a mother!" Lilly said, crying into my chest. "You don't know that until you are a mother. I'd bet you'd make a great one!" I said, rubbing her back. She sniffed and looked up at me and asked "Y-you think so?"

"Yes. I do." I said, looking into her eyes. She could tell I wasn't lying or just saying that to make her feel better and said "Would you be ready to be a father?" It caught me by surprise, but I already knew that answer.

"Honestly, I don't know yet. I don't FEEL like I am, but I won't know until I am." I said, rubbing her back. She looked at Eve and Winston and asked "Are you guys still mad at us?"

"Well, I was at first" Eve started when I said "No kidding." She smiled and said "But after what Winston said, neither of you are at fault, so I'm not anymore."

"Eve, why don't you take Lilly and talk to her? I need to talk with Cody for a few minutes." Winston said. She nodded and her and Lilly walked off. When they were out of sight, Winston turned to me and said "Lilly had NEVER stood up to Eve like that. I've never seen her like that before. It's obvious she really loves you."

"Thank you, sir. I know I love her with all my heart. I'd do anything for her." I said, smiling proudly.

"I know that. What about if she is pregnant? What are you going to do?" he asked, catching me off guard.

"Be the best damn father I can be." I said.

"That's what I thought you'd say. I know you're not going to leave her, so if she is pregnant, I know I can count on you to take care of them." he said, happy.

"Damn right. Just one question, sir." I said.

"What is it?" he asked.

"Do I have your permission to marry Lilly?" I asked, not even nervous because I knew the answer.

"Yes, you do. You've shown me how much you love her and that you will take care of her. She is extremely happy with you, so I simply CANNOT say no." he said, hugging me.

"Thank you. I'm sure she'll faint when I ask her, but I think she'll say yes."

"I'm sure she will." he said, smiling.

"Oh, when is the next moonlight howl?" I asked.

"Uh...Tommorow night. Why?" he asked.

"I'm going to ask her there, after we howl. I'm going to make that night as romantic as possible for her." I said, smiling.

"Good idea. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go have a talk with Eve. And Cody..." he said as he started walking away. "Puppies." I started to feel dizzy and almost fell, making him laugh.

I laid down to wait for Lilly to come back and a few minutes later, she did. She walked over to me, looking happy again, and laid down with me, licking my neck.

"Well, someone's happy!" I said, chuckling.

"I am. I might be pregnant...with YOUR puppies! Mom talked to me about having kids and what to expect and she said I am definately ready. Are you?" she asked.

"I'm not 100% sure, but I think I am. I mean, hey, were almost a year old. If we're not ready by now, we never will be." I said, licking her cheek. "So, what did you and your mom talk about?"

"She explained most of what happens when I'm pregnant. Mood swings, larger appetite, etcetra. She seemed to be happy about it."

"That's good. I was thinking she'd be really mad since we're not married and you may be pregnant." I said, smiling.

"Yeah, me too. But she took it pretty well. What did you guys talk about?" she asked, leaning against me.

"Mostly he asked me what I'd do if you are pregnant and that he thinks I'll be a good father."

"What did you tell him you'd do?"

"Be the best damn father I can be." I said, smiling at her.

"I know you will be." she said, nuzzling my neck. I rested my head on hers and said "I love you...so much!"

"I love you too, babe. I can't wait to find out!" she said, closing her eyes.

"Getting tired?" I asked.

"No, I'm just so relaxed right now. I feel so good, like there's not a care in the world." she said, smiling.

"Me too. Got a question for you." I said. Without even moving her head from mine, she said "The answers yes." She giggled and I said "You don't even know the question. I was going to ask if you wanted to go to the howl with me again tommorow night."

"And the answers still yes! I'd love to." she said, rubbing my chin with her nose.

"Great. So what do you wanna do today, love?" I asked.

"How about nothing? I just don't want to do anything but be with you." she said, smiling.

"Good idea. How about we go back to your parents place? I'm sure Kate would like to see her sister." I said. She nodded and said "You're right. I'd like to talk to her anyway, too."

"Gonna tell her about us?" I asked, chuckling.

"Maybe. I know she'd be thrilled." Lilly said. "Okay. Let's go then." I said, standing up. She stood up too and we walked to her parents den, pelts and heads pressed together and our tails intertwined. When we got there, Kate was talking to Eve and looked really happy. She saw us coming up and started wagging her tail, but kept talking to Eve.

"Okay, mom. I'm going to talk with Lilly for a bit." she said, walking outside to us and sat down. "So, how're you two doing this morning?" she asked, smiling slyly.

"I take it from that smile you already know?" Lilly asked. Kate qucikly nodded and said "Yep! Mom says you might be pregnant! That's great!"

"I know! I was scared at first, but she talked to me about it and now I'm happy about it!" Lilly said, hugging Kate.

"And guess what else?" Kate asked. "What?" Lilly asked. Kate smiled widely and said "I might be too!" Lilly squealed and yelled "That's great! Does Humphrey know!?"

"Yep. Mom and Dad came over this morning to his den where we were and saw us "together"." she said, blushing.

"You mean you two were still tied?" Lilly asked. Kate nodded and said "Yeah. Pretty embarassing..."

"I can imagine. How did Humphrey take it?" I asked.

"He's really excited about maybe being a dad. I know he'd make a great one!" Kate said.

"Yeah, he will. I know Cody will too." Lilly said, nuzzling my neck. "So did mom threaten Humphrey when she saw you too?"

"No, actually. She looked quite calm and maybe happy about it. It was strange." Kate said, confused.

"That's probably because she found us sleeping together first this morning. We weren't doing "it", but she could smell it. She threatened to rip his dick off and shove it down his throat!" Lilly said, laughing. I cringed at the thought and Kate laughed and said "Wow. Still got everything, right?" I laughed and said "Yeah, I'm good."

"Well, I should be going. Humphrey asked me to meet him by the pond. Said there was something we could do together, but it was a surprise." Kate said, getting up.

"Okay. See you later then." Lilly said. I waved and Kate said "Yep. Later" She walked off and Lilly said "Wow. She might be pregnant, too!"

"Yeah. That's great! I bet Humphrey is gonna flip if she is!" I said. Lilly smiled and yawned, saying "Wanna get a little more sleep?"

"Sure. I'm still tired from last night." I said, laughing. She punched my should and said "You're one to talk! Imagine how tired I am." I laughed and said "Oh, I'm sure you're more tired then I am. God, I was amazing!" Lilly burst out laughing and said "Yes...Yes you were! Come on, let's get some sleep."

"Okay, love. After you." I said, stepping to the side. She giggled and said "I know you only do that to watch my ass." I smiled and said "Caught me! I must say, it's a beautiful one too!" She started laughing again and said "Get inside before I kick you!"

We walked inside and laid down on our sides, facing each other again. We got closer and closer until our foreheads were touching & we intertwined our tails. Lilly was purring and said "I can't wait to see if I'm a mother!"

"And I can't wait to be a dad!" I said, licking her nose. We closed out eyes and drifted off to sleep, happier then ever.