The knock at the door reverberated through the air, quickly followed by a symphony of voices and the soft shuffle of boots striking against the polished stone floor. Tomas made his entrance first, arms laden with an assortment of carefully packed bags, followed closely by Seren, Rhea, and Dren. A glint of excitement sparked in Ember’s eyes as she caught sight of the cat carrier nestled among their belongings.Crouching low, she leaned in, her voice a gentle caress of delight. “Well, hello there. Who’s this little queen?”Priya stepped forward, her grin wide and warm. “That’s Miso. She’s loud, dramatic, and believes she owns me.”Ember laughed, extending a hand adorned with a sprinkle of curiosity. Miso blinked once, then, with an air of regal disdain, emerged from the confines of the carrier, only to approach Ember, rubbing against her leg with a low, soothing purr.“She likes you,” Tomas remarked, his tone laced with surprise.Ember smiled, scratching behind Miso’s ears with tender c
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