Unconsciously, the pack draws closer, the energy shifting to one of bewilderment. There've been multiple times where Kurt's beliefs or experiences have left their mates baffled -- that's normal. Just the adjustment of going from human to wolf.
But this is a fundamental part of a pack. The chosen mate cares for and keeps the others together, is the center of their world, rules over the den and carries and cares for pups. In bigger packs, yes, it's common for the role to belong to several individuals, either simultaneously or in succession. And some choose never to have children, preferring to grow the pack by taking in loners and orphans.
But that doesn't mean it's impossible. There are herbs to suppress pregnancy, but the potential is always there. That's known.
Kurt expresses their confusion, refers to their body, and Corrigan is quick to smooth his hands up and down their back. "Everything about you is right, love. Being our mate means -- changes can come. Being with us, around us, these things always happen, regardless of what...parts are there at the beginning."
Kai speaks up then, softly, reaching out to stroke back Kurt's hair and prompt them to look back at him. "Is that somethin' you -- don't want, baby?"
It's a heavy question, and one Corrigan himself should've asked. He shouldn't have assumed. He should've made sure .
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Date: 2023-07-03 02:07 am (UTC)But this is a fundamental part of a pack. The chosen mate cares for and keeps the others together, is the center of their world, rules over the den and carries and cares for pups. In bigger packs, yes, it's common for the role to belong to several individuals, either simultaneously or in succession. And some choose never to have children, preferring to grow the pack by taking in loners and orphans.
But that doesn't mean it's impossible. There are herbs to suppress pregnancy, but the potential is always there. That's known.
Kurt expresses their confusion, refers to their body, and Corrigan is quick to smooth his hands up and down their back. "Everything about you is right, love. Being our mate means -- changes can come. Being with us, around us, these things always happen, regardless of what...parts are there at the beginning."
Kai speaks up then, softly, reaching out to stroke back Kurt's hair and prompt them to look back at him. "Is that somethin' you -- don't want, baby?"
It's a heavy question, and one Corrigan himself should've asked. He shouldn't have assumed. He should've made sure .