Anastasia Romanov
"I'm not surprised that our property is now laden with wildlife."
Valerina gave me a shoulder nudge, and I giggled. We rose again, and I reached out with my free hand to hold hers.
"Let me guess," I said, "with the foxes around, this little lass might have to stay with us for a while, no?"
Valerina smiled.
"I know you always have a soft spot for bunnies," she said.
"Yes, but you have the softest spot, and I can show you where it is," I said, gazing at her with a grin.