Orien. He left Addison with Tracey to go and talk to Hamilton himself. He now knew her pack had been completely destroyed and that the loss of her mate had only been a few weeks ago, that her daughter would be pure-blooded also. It could well be a very difficult labour and not just because the child was pure-blooded, but because the loss of her mate was so very recent. They needed to know the size of the pup she was to deliver, and he was now glad to know that it was a girl. They were usually born a bit smaller than male pups, so that would help with the delivery a little, or he was hoping so. But giving birth; that day, as he explained things to Hamilton. What she had told him, even he could see that Hamilton was now concerned. Giving birth was normally a joyous occasion, but birthing