Soon, Olivia returned leading Grace down the staircase. Grace immediately hid behind her older sister upon seeing the stranger, her wolf instincts making her cautious.
“Grace, this is Sophie,” Olivia said gently, placing a reassuring hand on her sister’s shoulder. “Sophie, meet my sister Grace.”
Sophie stood up with a bright smile, her enthusiasm genuine and infectious. “Hello, Grace! I’m so happy to meet you.”
She presented a carefully wrapped gift that she held in both hands. “My mother and I chose this for you. It’s colored pencils and a sketchbook for drawing.”
Grace looked up at Olivia with her large amber eyes, seeking approval. Olivia nodded encouragingly, her expression warm and supportive.
“Thank you, Sophie,” Grace said softly, accepting the gift with both hands. “That’
