and the stars in their orbits shone pale through the lightof the brighter, colder moon

Nadya was luckier than most single and new mother's and whether she realized it or not was unknown. Despite her own pack's detesting of the cubs(besides Tobias) and lack of help she was able to not only still run her business but her own alone time out and about. Of course she had searched high and low and put a lot of effort into securing the twins' caretaker but it allowed for much needed freedom that without would probably end in Nadya going crazy. The previous night had been an experience, albeit less chaotic than before, with bringing the kittens amongst other individuals from the pack. It was still no less stressful for Nadya and tonight was supposed to be a night to simply relax with no work and no babies.

Lucky for her their apartment complex featured not just a pool but a hot tub as well. Nadya had fed and put the twins to sleep, leaving them with the caretaker so that Isolt also had the night off to do whatever it was that she did, before she grabbed her towel and slipped out into the night. The summer was drifting by and Nadya was determined to make the most of the pleasant evenings before the cold and wet months returned. The sky was clear of any clouds which allowed the stars and moon to reign in the crisp still night. Nadya moved quietly along the path that wound through the apartments listening to the calming quiet as most of the inhabitants had already slipped into bed ready for tomorrow.


Thankfully the pool area was clear of people as well. Nadya pushed open the iron gate that squeeked softly in protest which sounded much louder now at night. She made a bee-line to the lounge chairs beside the darkened hot tub, tossing her towel onto the nearest white plastic seat before fiddling with a few switches on a nearby board. The once darkened water lit up from within and began to roll and bubble to life. "Thank the Lord." Nadya sighed and crossed her arms in front to grab the hem of her white shirt and pull it off then shimmying her shorts down, shucking both articles of clothing to join her towel on the chair, revealing a black bikini beneath. It was a joy not to be pregnant and able to wear her old clothes again. Nadya toed at the water before slowly stepping in and lowering herself to sit on the stone bench beneath the water. A soft sigh of relief passed through her lips as the heated water came to just her cleavage and calmed her tense muscles. This is what she needed. Nadya leaned her head back to rest on the ledge and allowed her eyes to close to fully appreciate the rare relaxing moment.