The sun's golden rays filtered through the trees, bathing the village in a warm glow as Leon observed the cubs at play. He had spent the past few days carefully studying each cub, looking for the perfect one to join their unconventional family. It was a delicate process, balancing the needs of the blue dot child with the strengths and potential of the cubs.

"Look at him, Ruby," Leon said, pointing towards a large two-year-old cub with tawny fur and honey eyes. "He's the smartest and most cunning of them all."

Ruby watched as the young lion effortlessly outwitted his siblings during their games, gracefully leaping over obstacles and commanding attention from the others. She couldn't help but smile, feeling a connection to the cub who would become part of her daughters' lives.

"Alright," she agreed, her voice soft yet certain. "He'll be a good match for Damona."

Over the next few days, Leon patiently taught the cub how to care for Damona, the blue dot child. Watching the tender interactions between the two, Ruby marveled at the depth of Leon's love and commitment to their expanding family.

As the day of the naming ceremony approached, Ras arrived in the village, his presence both imposing and reassuring. The villagers gathered around, eager to witness the important rite that would officially welcome the twin girls into the community.

"Let us begin," Ras intoned, his voice carrying a quiet authority. He stood before Ruby and Leon, holding a small clay dish filled with ash and another with water.

"By the power vested in me by the goddess Inanna, I name this child Bridget," Ras declared, dipping his fingers into the ash and gently tracing a symbol on the red dot girl's forehead. Ruby held her breath, suppressing the discomfort that welled up within her at the sight of the foreign ritual.

"May she be blessed with health, vitality, and fertility," Ras continued, his voice rising in a chant as he invoked the goddess's favor.

Turning to Damona, he repeated the process, this time using water for the blue dot girl. "I name this child Damona. May she, too, be blessed with health, vitality, and fertility."

The villagers cheered and offered their congratulations, but Ruby remained silent, her thoughts spinning with doubt and uncertainty. The ancient rites felt alien to her, and she wondered if her daughters would ever truly understand the depth of her love and sacrifice.

"Thank you, Ras," Leon said, extending a hand in gratitude. His simple words were a balm to Ruby's unsettled heart, grounding her in the present moment and reminding her of the family they had built together.

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over Ruby's face as she watched Ras take his leave. The naming ceremony had been both beautiful and unsettling, but now that it was over, she found herself consumed by a fierce protectiveness for her daughters.

"Leon," she began, turning to the lion beast kin with determination, "I've decided to give the girls my family name, Stonebrook. That way, no matter where they go or if they get separated, they'll always be able to find each other."

He nodded thoughtfully, his golden eyes reflecting the fading sunlight. "That's a wise choice, Ruby. We should also give the scale kin and the cub those names to signify their relation to the girls."

Ruby furrowed her brow, perplexed. "But don't the boys already have names?"

Leon shook his head, his mane rustling in the evening breeze. "Names are only given to those in human form. Until the boys have their first shift, they will be nameless."

Pursing her lips, Ruby nodded in reservation, understanding the foreign customs of this land better now. She gazed at the snake and lion cub who played nearby, their eyes full of innocence and excitement.

"Alright," she conceded, "but if the girls choose to name them, then that is what they will be called."

The snake and lion cub looked up at her words, their eyes shining with anticipation at the prospect of being named by their respective mates-to-be. It warmed Ruby's heart to see their eagerness, and she couldn't help but smile, imagining the future that awaited them all.

In that moment, the weight of her responsibilities felt lighter, buoyed by the love and support of her growing family. As the last rays of sunlight faded from the sky, Ruby knew that together, they would face whatever challenges lay ahead, bound by the unbreakable ties of love and the name they now shared: Stonebrook.

The moon, bloated and full, hung heavily in the night sky as the first stirrings of Ruby's elemental heat began to crackle within her. She could feel it, a smoldering fire that licked at her insides, urging her to seek out the comfort and release that only Leon could provide. As an elemental, it was her nature to be ruled by the moon's phases, and tonight, the full moon held her captive.

Ruby quickly put the girls to bed, glad that they were finally sleeping through the night at only a month old. She tucked them in as the boys curled around their respective female.

"Sleep tight," she whispered, placing gentle kisses on their foreheads before turning her attention to Leon. He stood near the entrance to their dwelling, his nostrils flaring as he caught a whiff of the intoxicating scent that now clung to her. She had never been this close to him during her time of heat, and the unmistakable hunger in his eyes told her that he felt the pull just as strongly as she did.

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"Leon," her voice came out as a throaty moan, betraying her body's craving for him. She closed the distance between them, reaching out to grasp his throbbing arousal through the rough fabric of his pelt skirt. Her heart raced as she felt the heat of him beneath her fingers, the insatiable need for him consuming her thoughts entirely.

"Ruby..." he growled, his voice deep and rough with desire. His large hands gripped her waist, pulling her close against him as he pressed her back against the wall.

"Tell me you want this," he commanded, his animalistic instincts flaring to the surface.

"More than anything," she breathed, her lips crashing against his as she spoke the words. "If you don't fuck me right now, I'll find someone who will."

That was all it took for Leon to lose any semblance of restraint. He tore away her clothes with a savage ferocity, exposing her pale, quivering flesh to his hungry gaze. As he lowered his head to take one of her breasts into his mouth, Ruby couldn't help but gasp at the intensity of the sensations that flooded through her.

Leon's hot breath on Ruby's neck sent shivers down her spine as he pulled his erection out of her reach, leaving her craving more. He began to explore her body with licks, nips, and kisses that set her skin ablaze, each sensation heightened by the intensity of her need. Her chest heaved as she moaned and panted, her heart pounding in her ears.

"Please, Leon," she pleaded, her voice trembling with desire, "I need you."

Ignoring her plea, Leon continued his journey down her body, reaching the slick heat between her thighs. He gently nipped at her clit, causing her to gasp and arch her back. His tongue deftly stroked her g-spot, each movement sending pulses of pleasure coursing through her. Ruby could feel her impending orgasm building, a pressure that threatened to consume her.

"Leon...don't stop!" she cried out, her fingers tangling in his hair as she bucked against his mouth. Her thighs tightened around his head, holding him in place as waves of ecstasy washed over her. The room seemed to spin as she rode the crest of her orgasm, a white-hot fire burning within her.

As her body loosened its grip on him, Ruby dropped to her knees, desperate for more. She grabbed the hem of his pelt skirt and yanked it down, revealing his massive erection. Her small hands wrapped around the base of his length, her eyes widening as she attempted to take him into her mouth. She stroked and sucked in unison, working her way along his throbbing shaft with a voracious hunger.

"Ah, Ruby," Leon snarled in satisfaction, leaning over to brace one hand on the wall while the other found purchase on her head. The sight of her on her knees before him, eagerly servicing him, was almost too much to bear.

As Ruby brought him closer to climax, Leon's body began to quake, his grip on her head tightening as he tried desperately to maintain control. Finally, unable to hold back any longer, he released with a guttural growl, his body shuddering from the intensity of his orgasm.

"Ruby," he gasped, his breathing ragged as he met her gaze. "You...you are incredible."

"Leon," Ruby replied, her eyes shining with a mix of lust and satisfaction. "That was just the beginning."

Ruby's eyes shone with need as the heat coursing through her veins overflowed, her desire for Leon consuming her completely. "Please, Leon," she begged breathlessly, her voice thick with lust. "I need you inside me. Now."

Leon growled low in his throat, his own arousal flaring to match hers. He took her by the hand and led her to a pile of soft furs, urging her onto all fours. As he positioned himself behind her, Ruby could feel the heat of his body radiating against hers, their connection electric.

"Are you ready?" he asked, his voice rough with want.

"More than ready," she replied, her impatience evident.

With a primal growl, Leon plunged into her, his thick length filling her completely. Ruby whimpered in pleasure as they began to rock their bodies together, each movement bringing them closer to the edge. At first, Leon's pace was slow and torturous, teasing her senses and building anticipation. But as their passion grew, so did their speed and strength, their bodies moving in perfect unison.

"Leon, oh gods, yes!" Ruby cried out, her world narrowed to the sensations coursing through her.

"Ruby...you feel so incredible," Leon managed to gasp between thrusts, his control slipping away as he succumbed to the pleasure of their union.

As they reached their peak, Leon instinctively nipped at her shoulder, hard enough to leave a mark but not break the skin. The sudden sensation sent Ruby over the edge, her body quivering in ecstasy as her climax washed over her. She collapsed onto the furs, her energy spent, and quickly fell asleep.

Leon lays down beside her, his powerful arms wrapping around her protectively as their breathing slowly returned to normal. As they drifted off to sleep together, a lion head mark appeared on Ruby's chest just above her heart, a symbol of their bond that would remain forever etched into her skin.

Ruby awoke the next morning with a start, her body aching and sore from the previous night's activities. The memories were scattered, but she couldn't shake the feeling of being overcome by her own desires. She stretched out under the covers, feeling the cool air on her naked skin. She tried to ignore the lingering sensations that still pulsed through her.

Climbing out of bed, Ruby slowly made her way to the washing basin. As she dipped a cloth into the lukewarm water, she winced at the sting of the water on her tender flesh. With a sigh, she looked down at her chest and noticed the lion head mark just above her heart. Her fingers traced its outline, a mixture of awe and confusion filling her thoughts.

A cry from the other room pulled her out of her thoughts as she wrapped a pelt around herself. She rushed to the other room where the girls were laying over the lion cub trying to reach the snake’s tail. She scolded Leon for allowing them to play like that. He shrugged not seeing the harm as this was normal play for children. He glanced at her chest as she pulled a breast out to feed Damona, pride swelling across his face.

“That is quite an attractive placement.” He winks to her. Ruby looks down and sees a little bit of the lion head. She blushes in response to his flirtting.

“What is that?” She asks removing Damona to burp her. The act of patting the baby on the back caused the baby to fart, filling up her diaper.

“It’s a mating mark, it means that we are partners now.” He states taking Damona to change her diaper. “So, how often can I expect that desire you showed last night?” He jokingly asks.

Ruby blinks in confusion as she puts her physical symptoms together. “Oh…that…well every full moon, as long as I’m not pregnant that is.” She murmers picking up Bridget to feed her from the other breast.

Leon begins to cough, blinking and slowly looking at her in shock. She returns with confusion etched on her face.

“Um what?” He asks mid placement of a clean pelt diaper on Damona’s bottom.

“What? Is that not how females are here?” She asked innocently.

He shook his head slowly returning back to cleaning up Damona. “No, females only act like that during heat season, which comes after the cold season. Maybe if a male is lucky she’s like that for a week.”

Ruby nodded in understanding as the information sank in. “Ok, so this is another don’t tell anyone situation right?” Leon nodded as he then took Bridget and burped her.

Once the parents were fed, they left the girls in the home with the boys while they went about their daily chores, Ruby cleaning the home, feeding the animals, and tending the garden with Leon going out to hunt and gather. They both blissfully happy into their daily routine.