Dragoncrest Cliffs If you could read my mind, love

It seemed like Chacal was happy to stay put, though she welcomed Meerkat’s company. She promptly began to introduce each of the children, even as the Sapphire’s merry eyes watched Etienne approach with his stick. She flicked out a foreleg to steady him when he stumbled into her side, then bent to nuzzle the top of his head.

No sooner had he righted himself than Theo came bounding toward them on wobbly paws, trying to snatch Etienne’s stick. Meerkat smiled as she watched the tug-o’-war match, though she raised her eyes and looked around to acknowledge Requiem and Suzu as well. She made a point to wave a paw at each of the less boisterous pups.