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The months began to pass, and rather quickly. Three matings took place, all overseen by the pride and by their king and queen. Conner spent more and more time with his age mates, but he often stuck by the side of a small girl, near his age; Mary. But it was the impending arrival of her second child that occupied the mind of the queen. She readied what had been her son's room. Conner had been moved to Lyra's home along with a few of the others of his age, so they could bond and grow as a group. The new baby girl would have the chance to be born into a loving and kind family.

Finally, it came time for the baby to be born. With the help of the healers, the queen was able to deliver a healthy baby girl. The Queen spent almost three weeks, recovering, her body reacting badly to the amount of blood loss she had incurred in the process of delivery. But the queen was fine now, and healthy. With the baby now a month or so old, the pride was finally able to see the child. Jenna was beautiful, and her deep blue eyes were shocking. Her golden blonde hair was indeed her mothers.

Shocking enough, at only a month old, the young baby had managed to shift , thought only for a moment. It was them that her mother was gifted enough to see that her daughter was not golden, but a light cream color. It was a odd color for their pride, but it was beautiful and delicate. In fact, the baby girl in general was lovely and soft natured. She rarely cried, and was always smiling. Conner loved , instantly, his little sister. He had even begun calling her 'little baby'.

Regina smiled as she sat on the ground, watching her little girl. Baby Jenna was on her back, looking up at the sky, kicking her feet out. Unlike human children, were children tend to mature very quickly and age fast. This small child was already the size of a four month old baby or so. She was intelligent as well, but she did seem to carry the same.....gift for violence that her mother did. It was...odd. The baby delighted in the delicate side of things, and it made her mother curious.

"Perhaps, baby girl, you are going to be our next great healer, or perhaps a teacher? You have so much joy, it would be a shame if you did not share it."

Regina was very....protective of her children, but even more so of the small girl. After having lost her last little girl she was intent not to loose this one. She picked her baby girl up carrying her to a small pile of blankets on the floor. Laying the baby gently down on them so she could roll around and play , she turned her attention to her husband. She had heard the muttering about improving one of the walls. "I can do it, with some of the girls. " She would carry Jenna with her, but she could do it. She had spent less time torturing prisoners, after about month five, since she had been as careful as possible and had yet to have the time. Beside,she did not want prisoners to see her baby girl. It was like asking for trouble. For some reason the fact that her daughter did not seem to posses that killer's instinct, made her even more protective. Conner felt the same way about his baby sister.

She poured a cup of water and brought it to him. "I am sure the improvements can be made. How is the training going with the newest additions to the guard? Any luck finding a new enforcer?" Their last enforcer had been killed on a hunt, unfortunate and slightly rare. Her own father had been an enforcer, which is what made Regina such a good...queen. She smiled. "Also I thought we might discuss Conner and Mary. They play together like we once did. It sparks memories, but also...ideas." Regina wanted her son to be a good king, which meant having a good queen by his side. True mates, as the king and queen were, meant true love. It meant devotion, and willing to make sacrifices. Both Regina and Dustin had made theirs, and had reaped the benefits of those choices. They had two wonderful children , one was a future king. Now Jenna? Yeah...Regina would slit the throat of anyone who came within ten feet of her.

Regina smiled,a somewhat mischievous smile."Put them together. See how they do. See if they are a good match. They must decide it for themselves, but we can give them a nudge." She said, all too willing to have her son discover the glory of love and what it could bring. She heard a soft whimper, and knew it was her daughter. But she would let her be, the young baby needed to learn that her parents would not come running at every little sound and cry. She was safe, at home. If it became too much, then Azura would go comfort her, but she was trying to give the baby the chance to learn.

She moved, and went to the chest against the wall. Opening it she pulled out a couple weapons, small , made for small hands. They had been hers, a present from her father when he'd realized her skills. "He has an enforcer's blood and a kings. She is smart, and beautiful, and...quick. " As for her daughter, she was considering arranging something just so that the girl would never have to go through competitions. The thing was too fragile, it could be told even now.

"As for our daughter. I want her kept away from any males until I can determine what I want done. I...can sense her delicacy. Its dangerous. She hits on the prey radar. I have never met a lion like that. Even as babes , lions are predators." She was deeply worried.

She was happy that he was going to allow her to do the improvements. He did most of the choice making, especially ones that involved his family. And since shed taken a step back from the heavier things, it was only right he made the calls. For now, she was a mother.

Regina sighed. "I know he is your son, but knowing who your future mate will be is a great asset. It made us strong, and gave us a bond that none can compete with. And it was built as children. " She stood up, and walked towards their room. She took off her clothing, and changed into a thin brown dress, that actually covered her stomach. There weren't many pieces of clothing that covered like that in her wardrobe. She liked free movement, that the skirts and tops provided. But honestly, at the moment she did not care. Because, as she laid back on the bed, exhaustion caused her to almost instantly fall asleep. Shed gotten little sleep with Jenna in the hut, but she loved her daughter, and was grateful to have two healthy children.

Jenna moved in her sleep, shifting forms again and again. Little ones had trouble controlling it. It was their mother's presence that helped to ease that. But little Jenna was still finding a way to make it difficult on herself. She finally managed to find some sleep, her little body as tired as her mothers.

Azura would work on the wall , with the females , at a good pace. They were smart, and the women worked as hard as the men, at the chores to which they were assigned or obligated. Children did as they were ordered, and trained for their futures.