A Gamble for Life

Ten minutes passed, but the second cub still wouldn't be delivered. No matter how Harper tried to reposition the fetus, nothing worked.

Tawny was already malnourished, and a quick meal and a nutrient injection couldn't make it better right away. Giving birth to the first cub had almost taken half its life.

Harper looked at Tawny, who was completely spent, and suddenly asked, "Tawny, do you want to