The gift shop sold out within hours. Inside the enclosure, changes began. A hybrid den was built. Shallow stepping stones were added to the stream. Meera watched every detail calmly, patiently. She’d changed. Her coat looked brighter. She played again.
And if Nibbles wandered too far, she followed—silent and watchful. When anyone got too close to the glass, she placed herself between them and the pup. Two weeks later, Jamie visited again. “Nibbles?” he called softly.