Emberwood clutch

A sudden growl from her sister sent Victoria into a full freeze, looking into the direction of Sophia as though waiting for further instruction. Victoria was a bit more approving of her father, simply because her mother seemed to like him if nothing else.

She was much less eager to grow up. This was all she knew, and it was perfectly comfortable! Of course, the downside was that it was confusing. Cambria's unbothered response prompted a whine from her, confused but not quite upset.