A/N: I republished the previous chapter to correct some mistakes.
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When Lara returned home from the banquet, the sound of soft paws skittering across the floor greeted her before she even stepped into her room. Two tiny cubs with dark fur bounded toward her with uncontainable joy. Their fluffy tails wagged furiously, tongues lolled from their mouths, and eyes were bright with affection.
"Little Grey! Snow! Did you miss me?" she cooed, kneeling to scoop the wriggling pups into her arms.
"My Lady," Reya said, appearing at the doorway with a gentle smile, "they were restless all evening. They wouldn't settle until they heard your voice."
Lara laughed, pressing her cheek to the soft fur. "Then the day after tomorrow, we'll take them to the woods. They deserve to run."
