“Allan,” he said slowly, voice edged with something new—urgency. “This rabbit isn’t just recovering. She’s pregnant.”Allan’s breath hitched. “What?” Dr. Edwards didn’t look up as he continued his examination. “She’s in labor.”
A fresh wave of tension thickened the air. Allan’s pulse pounded as he watched the rabbit, still weak, barely clinging to stability. “Can she even survive that in this state?” “She has to,” Dr. Edwards said, already moving. He rushed to prepare a warmer enclosure, layering extra towels while turning up the heating pads.