[Lovebite]

Irwin relaxed slowly as he laid down on his side, he curled into himself and his eyes closed to keep tears from falling any more. He needed to calm down, their pups were counting on him and his hand rested on his belly while trying to rest. His fingers ran along his bump and he shushed them gently, grimacing lightly as the children squirmed within him. "It's okay. Everything's going to be okay." He stroked his belly, sniffing,"We'll be going somewhere safer soon. Your daddy's home." He wiped his face free from tears and swallowed nervously, looking towards the mouth of the cave and closing his eyes again.