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mama was gone. ancelin understood at least in part, though he often looked for her as he traveled through the rendezvous.
and as the days went on and she did not come back, a little squeezing sensation started in his chest. the first time, it had awoken him. the second — he had become keenly aware then.
atreus' back turned to him was enough to kick up the feeling again. he followed, quickly, tail wagging in quiet relief. ancelin shoved his muzzle against the piece of skin.