He was pleased that she followed with ease, not sure if he could take any playing or mischief tonight. Laike would show her his appreciation with obvious affection -- a rare show of display from him.

Only when they settled down together would Laike truly relax, the weight of his trip sliding off of his shoulders with ease. He would lovingly groom through Adelayde's fur until one of them fell asleep. Even though he was back home he could not completely ignore the weight of everything around him. From his brother's affairs to his own arriving children soon. A sigh slipped past his lips as he dozed off. Hopefully a good night's sleep in the company of a loved one would do him some good.

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