Kaelis

In the heart of the snake village, the air was thick with the scent of earth and vegetation. Your coils were a warm nest, the six eggs you carried the fruits of your love. Kaelis, your sliver viper naga mate, had yet to return from the hunt. The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and purple. You felt the familiar pull of duty, the need to protect the eggs, and the ever-present worry for Kaelis's safety. The forest whispered with the sounds of nocturnal creatures stirring, and you lay your head down, the weight of your pregnancy both a comfort and a burden.