18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 479

Cooper would often hang out with Snowflake by the fireplace, the two of them getting into all sorts of playful antics.

After a few days, Snowflake started responding to her name, especially when it was mealtime. Whenever Stella called, she'd come running, probably because she was so used to being hungry. Snowflake had quite the appetite, with a particular love for raw meat. The downside? She was fiercely protective of her food. Sometimes, even Cooper would get a growl if he got too close, and Stella didn't fare any better.

The blizzard raged on for five days before finally calming down. Bundled up, Stella stepped outside for some fresh air. Cooper and Snowflake returned from their romp, frolicking wildly in the snow. When the scrappy pup nudged Snowflake's belly, Stella chided, "Careful, your lady's pregnant! Don't get too rough now, keep it gentle."

But Snowflake was wild at heart. Cooper tried to play it cool, but couldn't resist the little temptress, cavorting in the snow with abandon.

What could Stella say? Snowflake probably never had a mother's care, and even pregnant, she was completely unrestrained, clueless about her condition. Jasper had a bit more insight into animals, "Snowflake must've just reached adulthood." Ah, Cooper was robbing the cradle. He had some charm, indeed!

After spending a few days together, the trio grew quite fond of Snowflake, thinking she could be tamed. With a mate by his side, Cooper stopped wandering off, spending more time playing with her. This joy was different from the companionship of a human caretaker. Sitting atop a snowy mound, Stella watched Cooper play in the drifts, feeling content.

Snowflake paused in play, gazing into the distance, her head turning this way and that. She longed for the wilds yet hesitated to leave. Cooper whined softly, nudging her head. Stella grew anxious, "Does Snowflake want to leave?"

dogs are different after all. If not for the severe blizzard, she might never have entered the

and pork. Snowflake preferred it raw over cooked. Learning quickly from her new pack, she began to show goodwill, exposing her belly to Stella. Stella, cautious, reached out slowly. Wow, she was touching a wolf's belly. It was

without restraint, and stronger. Cooper, worried she might get hurt, hovered nearby, whining

the household,

Jasper and Rosie. After several days, she allowed their touch. No helping it; they didn't have the allure of meat After ten days, Stella fully embraced Snowflake's place in their lives. She had considered finding Cooper a mate, but no opportunity seemed right. Now, he had impressively

wolf, still deserved a dowry. The intended dowry tile remained in Arcadia, but Snowflake only

belly one day, pork bones the next. With plenty of stock in Arcadia, there was no worry of shortages. Cooper was dumbfounded; why was his

satisfied?" Stella

at your wife's

her home? From now on, any

he was wrong, quietly went back to eating. After dinner, Snowflake approached, seeking affection. The clever creature, now familiar with her benefactor,

up to the human, Cooper was initially pleased, but his expression soon changed. That

to come. Stella disappeared. She had taken Snowflake with her. Cooper panicked, "Woof!" Jasper and Rosie ignored him, absorbed in their

had taken Snowflake to Arcadia for a prenatal ultrasound. After ten days of care, with full meals and good food, Snowflake's lean body began to fill out. With her health improved, her beauty shone through. Even Stella was smitten, no wonder Cooper was so enchanted. With enough meat, Snowflake lay down