Invitation and Surprise

Both women accepted the offer and relief shot through Iolaire. A breathtaking smile crossed her features and her tail began to swish back and forth involuntarily. Not nearly as fast as Meadow's, but the excitement showed all the same. "Thank you, she said to all three wolves." The tension that had formerly been in the small wolf's body washed away, leaving her feeling slightly wobbly. Iolaire leaned against Bast, giving the cat a gentle nip on the side of her neck. She was happy.

"If you'll follow us, we'll take you back and get you settled." With a pull of her skull, she motioned for the two women to follow Sirius and herself. As she turned and began to walk, she bumped her brothers shoulder with her own. "Thank you, Sirius. This means... so much to me." Iolaire's eyes became misty and tears threatened to flow over, but she wouldn't let them. Instead, she held her head high and walked the path back to their temporary home.

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