Chapter 80: Reunion in the Shadows

Malakai's nose was mere inches from the golden statue, his whiskers twitching with anticipation, when a sudden BANG! echoed through the room.

He jumped, his ears perking up in alarm, and his eyes darting towards the source of the sound.

One of the cabinet doors had swung open, its hinges creaking in protest. Before Malakai could comprehend what was happening, a furry blur tackled him, rolling him onto the floor. He caught the scent of his attacker, and his eyes widened in surprise.

It was Amari, his sister! He had been searching for her everywhere, and here she was, rolling around with him on the floor. He took over, pinning her down gently, and she looked up at him with excitement shining in her bright blue eyes.

Her tail wagged furiously, thumping against the floor, as she gazed up at Malakai. She was still smaller than him and their mother, but she had grown significantly since he last saw her.