Sera's POV
He nuzzled and licked at my neck, the rough texture of his tongue tickling my skin, but the laughter that bubbled up from deep inside my chest felt so amazing. It was a clear, cleansing sound—the first time in what felt like forever that I was laughing purely from happiness.
When Kane paused, resting his heavy chin over me and looking down with those brilliant amber-gold eyes, my breathing slowed to a soft, warm rhythm.
"I'm sorry you can't see Vera yet," I whispered, reaching a hand up to gently touch the dark fur near his nose. "She is so happy to see you, though."
Kane leaned his broad snout firmly into my hand, inhaling my scent with a long, contented breath. Then, moving with incredible care despite his massive size, he lowered himself down beside me on the plush rug.
