What If...

[This chapter is dedicated to Janell_Apple for her prior comment and gif. Thanks for the idea, Janell!]

"Are we all ready for this?" August asked, glancing at Nedra and Penelope.

Seth and Zagan both had their arms crossed over their chests like they were bracing themselves against the anxiety this unfamiliar scenario was giving them with their mates. But honestly, August couldn't see how this could be safer.