"Idris? Is that you?" Amelie's eyes widened as she took in the boy before her, taller now, his features sharper than she remembered. A smile broke across her face. "Gosh, you've grown so much in such a short time!"
Before she could say more, Idris crossed the space between them in quick strides and wrapped his arms around her. His embrace was warm yet gentle, and Amelie felt a sudden rush of delight, as though a missing piece of home had been returned. She patted his back affectionately.
"I awakened my wolf," Idris said with a spark in his eyes, pulling back just enough to look at her. "And ever since then… everything has changed. There's so much I want to tell you, Sis!" He squeezed her hand with boyish eagerness. "Are you going to the hall too? Come, I'll take you there."
Amelie's gaze shifted briefly toward the maid still standing by the door, her head bowed low in courtesy.
Offering a grateful smile, Amelie nodded. "Thank you."
