After the news that Neve dropped like a bomb...
People starting shouting and gasping. They were even talking over each other, trying to process what Neve had just announced.
"Pregnant?!"
"Did he say pregnant?!"
"A male is pregnant?!"
"That red panda can get pregnant?!"
"Oh my god, is it actually true?"
"The red panda is carrying cubs!"
The noise was overwhelming. Everyone in the village was reacting. The leopard tribe was shocked but accepting. The tiger tribe looked like they could not decide if they were angry or amazed. Everyone else was just confused and fascinated.
Cael's hand was frozen on Neve's stomach.
His eyes were wide. His mouth was slightly open. He looked like he was trying to process what Neve had just told him.
Then slowly, his expression began to change.
A smile started to form on his face. A real smile. A genuine smile.
"I'm going to be a father?" Cael asked, his voice filled with wonder and joy.
"Yes," Neve said simply.
