Iniko: A New Beginning
he asks softly.
I nod.
“Well, I need a hug,” Cyrene says, pulling me into a hug. “And I better see a tiger in that new apartment of yours when I come see you tomorrow.”
“You mean this tiger?” Iniko asks, opening my bag and pulling out my stuffed tiger.
Cyrene squeals in delight and hugs me again, making me laugh. I look at my mother over her shoulder.
‘Thank you,’ I mouth so she knows I appreciate her reminding me to pack the tiger.