There's a cumulative sense of relief -- if Kurt had said no, none of them would've argued or questioned, of course, thst would've been the end of it. But the potential of pups -- their own, to protect and nurture and watch grow, carried and raised by their beautiful little mate -- had been a deep-held hope for the pack since Kurt had joined them.

Corrigan especially exhales in relief, cradling Kurt's face in his hands and kissing their cheeks, their nose, their lips. "I should've explained sooner, my love. I'm sorry. I forget there's so much more possible for you now."

Kai slides his river-chilled hands around to resume teasing at the little human's swollen, puffy nipples, kissing the back of their neck and murmuring: "You really think there's anything Alpha can't do? You're gonna end up with twins, he's so damn determined."

Benji steps up next, covering Kurt's hand over their belly and nuzzling against their shoulder, an echo of Leo's hot wolfish tongue on their other side. Corrigan glances over at Naseer, beckons him closer, one hand going into his Beta's soft curls. "Help me get our mate ready, love? I think taking a few knots would soothe some of those aches and pains..."