"Don't worry, sweetheart, no one's stealing your crown," Alina reassured Sable, then leaned down to Luna with a smile. "And you, little wolf, don't have to sulk. How about we make something for you too?"
The moment Luna heard that, her ears perked, her tail wagging even harder. She lifted her head proudly and gave a short, satisfied bark as if she had just won the battle.
Sable sighed and muttered shyly, "Teacher… she's bossy."
Alina laughed, stroking Luna's soft head. "She's not bossy, she's just… spirited. But both of you are special to me."
That made Sable's cheeks pink again, while Luna leaned her entire wolf body against Alina's lap with a smug look, as if to say, See? I win too.
Alina tilted her head and smiled softly. "Sable, can you help me pick some flowers and grass for Luna's crown too?" she asked gently, already imagining how the little wolf would look with blossoms nestled between her ears.
