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The surprise melted into joy, and he smiled softly as she embraced him. It was always good to see her, but especially now. ”It’s good to see you.”

Siarut turned sheepish at her accusatory glare. ”Mountain Lion.” He could only shrug, and shake his head. Before this year he had never actually encountered a cougar, but this year he had been faced with them on two separate occasions. ”She was young, and inexperienced.” It wasn’t everyday that a wolf escaped the claws and teeth of a cougar relatively unscathed. Other than that there wasn’t much more for him to say, instead he gave her his own glance over.

”You look good. The colder weather suits us better.” Sia smiled at her, glad that she was well and whole. ”How have you been?” Although he