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Belle was scouting the neighboring territories, it was good to have a strong border but also to know what was right outside your door. The alabaster splashed she wolf loped easily through the trees, her decorated paws carrying her proud form. Head held high the Empress hadn’t expected the scent she came across. It made her stop in her tacks. Magenta eyes grew wide as she realized it and hoped it wasn’t her imagination.

With an eager and hopeful smile playing on her features Belle followed the trail to a black and white form that was all too familiar. She felt her heartbeat increase as much as her pace as she raced towards him.

She was silent except for her paws as she came up behind him, tears slipping over her cheeks as relief settled over her. Here he was, after so long of looking. ”Hannibal.” She offered breathlessly as she aimed to rear up and wrap her arms around his neck with no intention of letting go ever again.