herself. "They're ours." she answered simply, yet happily, referring to herself and Summer.

Sadie's eyes widened, making room for more tears to come. She tried her hardest not to appear hurt, but she wasn't sure about how good of a job of it she was doing. This was terrible... Summer was her own! He didn't belong to Stunner! And she didn't belong to him! They were both taking from her only to give to themselves! Summer was stealing her best friend, and Stunner was stealing her beloved mate! At least she hoped that one day he would've been her mate... It was no wonder Summer picked Stunner over her... If only... "Dammit!" Sadie thought to herself. She turned around to not face them, said "Congratulations," then left without saying anything more.

Stunner starred at the doggy-door with her face stuck in a surprised expression. Summer watched her starring like that also wondering what Sadie meant by leaving so soon. He moved towards Stunner, nuzzling her.

"Did I...uh, did I say something wrong?" Stunner asked.

"I rather not think so, dear" Summer tried to cheer her up.

"No, Summer, look. She's my cousin. Did I say something that could've make her upset?" Upsetting Sadie over not being able to meet up with her was one thing. Sadie normally got over that, but what could have been wrong with her? What was wrong with the fact that she was having a family?

"Stunner... You cannot blame yourself. You said nothing that could have upset her. Come here," Summer replied moving closer towards his mate. But Stunner couldn't cope with her friend being sad over something she didn't know about. She just knew she had something to do with it. Even if Sadie wasn't her most favorite person in the world. "I gotta go talk to her..." She left the house, with Summer lying by himself.

Knowing Sadie, she could be anywhere. Normally when she was upset, she'd find someone else to vent to, but when she was seriously upset, she often went off by herself. Something told Stunner to head outside of town. So to continue her search, Stunner ran across the beach. She passed her grandpa Balto's boat not even noticing that he was there calling her. However, when he howled his wolflike howl, that caught her attention. She looked back, noticing she had passed the boat. She moved towards him hoping he could help her.

"Grandpa! Grandpa!" Stunner exclaimed, panting. "Have you seen a blonde husky around here? I'm looking for her, I mean--"

"Sadie? Yes, she's sitting behind my boat. I didn't approach to her, I thought she'd be better off on her own for a while"

"Yes...on her own...I gotta talk to her now, bye grandpa. And thank you." Stunner said running off.

Sadie sat at a murky puddle, gazing with her teary bright blue eyes at her own blurry reflection. She raised her head up on hearing gentle steps. She hadn't even heard Stunner calling for her grandfather.

"Sadie, I've been looking for you, what's wrong? Why did you leave like that?" Stunner asked, deep down hoping that she was just being moody.

"I'm alright." Sadie replied, wibbling. But Stunner knew her long enough to realize that she wasn't fine at all.

"Sadie, we both know that's not true. Please, tell me what happened. You can tell me." Stunner may not have always trusted others with her secrets, but secrets were always trusted with her. Mostly because she didn't care to spread gossip like most.

Sadie looked at her, still thinking of having Summer to herself. Thinking she wanted him more than anyone. That she deserved him more than anyone. Having pups always meant new family. If Summer wanted a family with Stunner, it meant she could never have him at all. But what could she do now to prevent them becoming a family? There was a secret border that she well knew stopped her from having family of her own. But she had to act. Stunner was worried about her. She cared for her. Maybe that's the chance for her to rescue her and Summer's relationship she had planned for the future.

"Sadie... Talk to me. Was there something about my and Summer's pups that upset you?" Stunner asked.

"Yes!" Sadie suddenly called out in a frustrated tone distracted from her daydreams.

Stunner stared at her."Then what is it?"

"You don't know, how much pain it brought to me knowing that thought I'm same age as you and I can't have a family like you have, Stunner!" Sadie said crying.

"But Sadie! What are you saying? Of course you can! You just need to find the right partner that's all."

"I already have! But I'll never have a family like you have with him." Sadie said thinking of how Summer chose Stunner over of her.

"Of course you will, just wait. You'll see." Stunner assured Sadie, completely unaware of the fact Sadie meant Summer.

Sadie shook her head at her cousin's words as she said them. "No, Stunner! I won't! I can't have pups!" Sadie exclaimed.

Then it hit Stunner. Realizing that Sadie honestly COULDN'T have pups. At all. Stunner looked at her with compassion. The news of her having pups with Summer brought so much happiness to her life, she couldn't truly empathize how Sadie must have felt knowing she can't have such a blessing. This was just so tragic to Stunner. What if she was denied the happiness of being a mother? Denied all the experiences and bonding that only a mother experiences. How lonely it must be for her.. especially since her humans don't pay that much attention to her. Still, she knew just feeling sorry for her won't cheer her friend up.

"Sadie, the world doesn't end on pups, you can still have a great relationship enjoying each other's company."

"No...I.. Don't.. Think. It. Will. Be. Quite. . .the same thing. . .no."

"Well if it will make you feel any better, I'd be honored if I could have you as my...sort of nanny, looking after my pups."

Sadie raised her head as she heard what Stunner just proposed, making her mind wander in directions it shouldn't go. This would mean she and Summer could still create a future family. This would mean she'd be able to be with Summer in the same house for many hours, taking care of the pups. This would mean she'd be able to charm him again. She turned around tackling her friend.

"Thank you Stunner! You're the best friend anyone could ever have! I promise I'll look after your family as that of my own, I promise!" Sadie said overjoyed. Stunner smiled, happy she could help her close friend, not realizing what this will bring to her family.


A month later, the whole family, Summer along with Stunner and the others were awaiting Nikki and Mahogany's offspring, Summer's first siblings. There was no greater joy seen on Mahogany's face as it was this afternoon. All of her pups were healthy and safe. It was also known that Summer wasn't able to play with brothers and sisters of his during his puppyhood as he was the only survivor. Now not only he was getting siblings, but also his mate was about to bless him with children of his own.

Nikki came out of the room in which Mahogany and the pups were resting. He invited the rest of the family to greet the newcomers. Stunner was as excited as Summer to see her little brothers and sisters in law.

There were six of them, three girls and three boys. Mr. Dale, Mahogany's human, again got the privilege of naming them. The firstborn was Dong, the one that mostly resembled his father. Next one was light brown fluffy puppy that Mr Dale decided to call Winter. Mahogany's first daughter of a hazelnut color was Hazel and right after her was Clarete, a pretty girl with a winelike coat. The last one was Prima, whose shiny pinkish with red tones colors resembled Springtime. Stunner noted that the youngest pup looked a lot like her mate. It brought alot of joy to the family that Mahogany had her litter safe, especially Stunner who was happy her pups will have company during their puppyhood.

As the couple came home, Stunner cuddled Summer, glad they have finally found happiness. She looked at him and smiled, thinking both of them had a perfect family, having each other and the pups on the way.

Summer asked smiling back. "May I ask what has brought a smile upon your face, my dear?"

"Ah Summer, I was just thinking how lucky we are. Having each other, mom's litter...And our own pups on the way" Stunner said happily. Summer put his head on top of hers closing his eyes he said "Yes, we are, my darling. I love you." She giggled.

The romantic moment was interrupted by a scratch at the door. Summer opened his eyes thinking "Not again, why is there always an interruption when we have a great time...". It happened that Stunner was thinking that very same thing as her mother approached and said "It's Sadie, Stunner". Without Stunner's response, Sadie came in. "Hey Summer!" she said, seeing him holding Stunner in his arms. She felt jealousy growing in her, but then remembered it was only a matter of time to make her lying there instead of her friend.

She corrected herself, greeting Stunner also. Putting on a happy act, she came closer to the couple asking "How are you feeling Stunner? ..You should be resting a lot, this will do good to the pups!"

Stunner looked at Summer, then at her friend saying "Yes, good idea Sadie, thank you". Summer gave Stunner a confused look, not sure what's going on. "Summer, we'll talk later, honey. I'm just gonna go lie down." Then she whispered into his ear, "Be nice to her, she's been through a lot, try to make her feel comfortable, please".

Sadie watched her friend go with an mischievous grin. That was a chance for her to get to know Summer better. Summer invited her to sit down but without giving her precise directions as to where she should sit, she took Stunner's place, next to him. He moved towards his water bowl to have a drink.

"How was your day, Summer?" she asked, trying to start a conversation.

He looked at her and said, "It was rather exciting, I went to visit my mother. She just gave birth to her second litter."

"Ah, that's great! You must be very happy seeing your new brothers and sisters. Did your other siblings come to see the newcomers?" Sadie asked.

Summer kept silent for a

Previous Page

1 2 3 4 5

Next page