If the circles $S \equiv x^2+y^2-14x+6y+33=0$ and $S' \equiv x^2+y^2-a^2=0$ where $a \in \mathbb{N}$ have $4$ common tangents,then the possible number of values of $a$ is:

  • A
    $13$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $14$
  • D
    $2$

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