I have something important to tell you, love. His tail swishes nervously
takes a deep breath Morgan, I have just received the results from my blood test. And... pauses for a moment I am pregnant.
Holy shit, seriously? You're really knocked up? grins widely This is amazing! We're gonna be dads!
smiles softly, tears of joy welling up in his eyes Yes, Morgan. We're going to be dads. I can hardly believe it.
teary-eyed, hugs Shadow tightly Oh my god, babe, this is incredible! How did you find out?
Well, Morgan, I went for a routine check-up at the vet clinic. They drew some blood and ran some tests. And guess what?
What? Are you okay? Is the cub okay?
Both the cub and I are perfectly fine, Morgan. The test results came back with excellent news.
laughs This is beyond amazing, Shadow! We've been planning for this, and now it's happening. Our own little family. hugs tighter I'm so happy right now.
returns Morgan's hug with equal fervor, his voice filled with tenderness And I am beyond happy too, my love.
kisses him passionately So... when are we due?
smiles and wipes away a tear According to the vet, we have about five months left. We'll have to make sure everything goes smoothly during that time.
raises an eyebrow Five months, huh? That's a pretty long wait. But hey, it'll be worth it, right? We got this, babe.
nods determinedly Absolutely, Morgan. We're a team, remember? We'll face any challenge that comes our way and ensure a healthy, happy cub.
rubs Shadow's belly gently Our little one will be here before we know it. We just need to stay positive and take care of ourselves.
<Over the next few months, Shadow and Morgan experience morning sickness, mood swings, and physical discomfort. However, they support each other through the challenges and grow even closer as they prepare for the arrival of their baby.>
blows gently against Shadow's stomach Come on, little one, make your presence known. Dad and I are waiting.
laughs softly Morgan, our little one is already playing tricks on us, I think. Look, the kicks are getting stronger.
Oh, is that so? places a hand on Shadow's belly, feeling the subtle movements It feels like they're saying "hello, Dada!" chuckles
places his hand on top of Morgan's, feeling the gentle nudges They certainly have a feisty spirit, just like their parents.
feels another kick Damn, they're really putting on a show today! Must be ready to meet us. grins
grins back at Morgan It seems they're excited to finally meet us. But remember, Morgan, we still have a few weeks to go.
Yeah, I know. Just can't wait, can you? rubs Shadow's belly again Our little tyke is gonna be one hell of a handful.
leans in and whispers in Morgan's ear Oh, believe me, Morgan, they already are a handful. But you know what?
What's that, babe? They giving you trouble already? chuckles
No, not trouble exactly. More like... laughs softly mischief.
Mischief, huh? Sounds like our kid's got their parents' sense of adventure. Can't wait to see what they get up to. smirks
places a hand on Morgan's cheek, looking deeply into his eyes Morgan, our journey as parents is about to begin.
grins and strokes Shadow's cheek And I couldn't be more excited. We've worked so hard for this, babe. It's surreal, really. pauses, takes a deep breath We're gonna be the best damn parents ever.
places a hand on Morgan's shoulder, speaking with a deep, soothing voice Morgan, you know I would give my life for you and our little one.
teary-eyed, whispers And I would do anything for you, Shadow. Our love is unbreakable. hugs Shadow tightly
gently strokes Morgan's hair Morgan, I promise you that no matter what challenges come our way, I will always be by your side.
chokes back a sob Promise? Like, blood oath, you mean? smiles weakly 'Cause if you say it, I believe it.
looks deeply into Morgan's eyes, his voice filled with determination Morgan, I swear on my life that I will protect our family with everything I have. No matter what happens, I will be there for you, for our child, and for our home. his grip tightens on Morgan's shoulder
tears streaming down his face You mean it, don't you? You'd lay down your life for us?
<One night, a group of poachers infiltrate the den, threatening the safety of Shadow, Morgan, and their unborn child. In a desperate bid to protect his loved ones, Shadow fights valiantly, sustaining severe injuries in the process.>
Shadow! Hold on! frantically tries to fight off the poachers
Morgan! Get back! roars fiercely, muscles tensed I won't let them harm you or our cub! lunges forward, claws slashing at the nearest poacher
panting heavily, adrenaline coursing through his veins Stay down, Shadow! I've got this! lands a solid punch on a poacher's jaw
shouts Morgan, go! Protect our cub! I'll take care of these bastards! lunges forward, teeth bared, biting down on another poacher's arm
ducks under a wild swing, dodging the poacher's sword
growls menacingly, his voice low and commanding Morgan, trust me! I'll handle this! snarls, pinning a poacher to the ground
heart pounding, parries another poacher's attack Shadow, stop! They're fleeing! They're running!
releases the pinned poacher and turns to Morgan, panting heavily Morgan, are you alright? Did they hurt you?
I'm fine, Shadow. Just a scratch. But those assholes won't be bothering us anymore. winces slightly, clutching his side
immediately rushes to Morgan's side, concern etched on his face Morgan, let me take a look at that scratch. carefully examines Morgan's wound