Chapter 28, the penultimate chapter, of After the Spring Has Come (Rated MA) is now live on AO3! The cubs are finally here! Here's a preview of the chapter:
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Humming, Tomoe kissed her, this time capturing her lips. She returned his kiss just as gingerly for the moment she allowed it, and then they parted with a quiet smacking sound. Staring into Nanami’s eyes, one hand at each twin, Tomoe offered her a loving smile. “Thank you for being the mother of my children, Nanami.”
“That’s a strange thing to thank me for.” Nanami grinned up at him, but her heart beat faster anyway.
“But I am grateful. I know it was not easy on you. I know it has been hard.” He kissed her temple, shutting his eyes. “It does not matter to me if you don’t want more cubs. I am happy with our family as it is.” He lightly brushed his palms over the twins’ hair. “And I am so glad it was you who I chose to start a family with.”