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Artem
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"Th..thank you." Star blushed from the praise they were giving her. Mom and aunt Criztie could be a bit much at times, kind of overwhelming really. I wrapped an arm around my mate, offering her my support but also taking some from her as well.
"There is something else that we should tell you." I grinned happily at my little Star at my side and then at my parents.
"Oh? Something else you didn't tell us before we got here?" Mom glared at me. "Well go on, Artem, what is it?"
"Star is pregnant, and our cub is due in January."
"JANUARY?!" Aunt Criztie yelled while Mom just looked at me flabbergasted.
"Congratulations, son." Dad was the only one to look happy for me.
"You've known for this long and you didn't tell us?" Aunt Criztie smacked out with a hand that struck my arm hard.
"Ouch. I am telling you now, in person. I wanted to see your faces. I wanted us to share in this joy together."
