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"Ansgard..." he said softly, and then brought his muzzle close to his husband's muzzle affectionately "I will take this pup in. I'll try to raise them. We have to do this. We owe it to them..." he said, and then licked Ansgard on the muzzle. He knew he felt guilty, but he did what was necessary. Otherwise Ansgard would probably be the widower now or they would have lost the whole litter.