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 ...