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Parker was out chopping wood when we arrived. "Hello Parker how are you?" I smile he watched the other men before looking at me. "They yours?" he asked referring to the men. I nod at him. "yes all of the beastmen you see are mine. I have something to talk to you and Curtis about." He looked confused but nod welcoming us inside. "Iris what a surprise also congratulations to you." Bai said folding furs. "Thank you I came to see you and your males with a bit of a proportion. It will benefit you more than me but with the way Rosa has been acting. I fear things will only get worse for you." I said sitting in Winston's lap. "Curtis is sleeping not far from here. I will see if Parker can go get him. I know he is a bit cranky but that is to be expected." she said looking at Parker who left. Not to much long after both men came in. Curtis glaring at me. "this better be good." I understand he is cranky. "Hello to you too and it will. I want to help with protecting Bai. I have multiple Beastmen while its only you and Parker." I said making my offer known right away. He considered it for a moment then looking at Bai. "Snow its up to you. Is this acceptable for you? Parker can't be everywhere and he is only one man." I like talking to him he is reasonable. Bai looks at me and my males. "As long as its not to much trouble I am fine with it. We will pay you back for your kindness." I smile holding up my hand. "No payment needed this is what friends and neighbors do. Castile Lysander scout the perimeter. Shu please go hunt a deer for me." I said the males left without a word. "What about me Iris, what do you need me to do?" Winston asked confused. "You are keeping me warm with your heat." I said gently taking his hand in mine. Curtis left after thanking me. Parker went back to chopping wood. "So you are having tiger cubs. How many do you think you will have?" she asked making small talk. "I don't know how many a litter of cubs is. Winston said a normal litter is three but its not uncommon to have more than that." I said blushing looking bown at my belly. "She won't be due till the beginning of the warm season." Winston said knowing the next question of the strange female.