stray

The pups were growing quickly, and Belle was finding herself more eager to find some time for herself. There was no shortage of loving family members to watch them while she stepped out. Today she had found herself amused when she asked Sirius to watch them. She knew he was sneaking in fighting lessons when she wasn’t there, but she kind of liked it that way. The kids would be drawn to what they were forbidden to do.

She thought quietly to herself as she loped easily through the territory, she was close to returning to pre birth weight. Just a little further to go. Dainty paws carried her forward as her lilac gaze fell on a familiar form. Belle lifted a pale brow as she came to a halt near to where Dutch was laying. ”Hello, Dutch.” She offered softly, unsure of their relationship after everything. And where was her armor?