Maliyla's POV
Being open with Hector about wanting our own family brought us closer together. It seemed he was worried I wouldn't want pups, which I wasn't ready for initially, and I appreciated his patience with me. After Katia had Amir, something clicked inside of me. I knew I couldn't put it off forever, despite knowing no one was ever truly ready. As a result of Hathor's guidance, I was able to make sense of the situation.
(Flashback)
"It's obvious he wants pups, and I don't blame him, but how do I know we are ready? I would rather not be one of those Lunas that sit all day and do nothing. It is important for me to maintain my own identity," I told Hathor while in the middle of my workout.
Working out kept me level-headed and gave Hathor and me time to discuss serious things. For a
