As Nala snuggled next to Cassius in the warm waters of the hot spring, her head resting gently on his chest, she let her thoughts drift. Her tail coiled loosely around them, swaying in the water as she imagined her future—not just as Cassius's partner, but as part of his home, his family.
She smiled to herself, picturing little ones darting through the halls of his estate. Mischievous, playful, maybe a bit too clever for their own good, just like her. Tiny Nalas with flicking tails and sharp grins. She'd teach them how to tease, how to laugh, how to love.
And Cassius would be there, arms crossed, sighing dramatically while pretending not to be completely enchanted.
But then, Cassius stirred beside her and broke the silence with a sly smile.
"You know." He said, his voice soft but firm. "I was actually thinking of putting that ring on your finger again. After everything that's happened...well, it feels like we made our vows in our own way."
