Rosemary PoV
The warmth of the restaurant faded as we made our way back toward the mall's aquarium.
I hummed. Anis had forgotten all about the honey buns in her excitement to go return to our dolphin search. Should I tell her? Reminding her of sweets right now would only derail our walk, or worse, give her an upset stomach before we even reached the aquarium. It was best to save it for later. A little treat before heading home.
Saffron noticed my quiet glance, his dark purple eyes shifting toward me as we walked. "What is it?" he asked in that low, steady rumble.
"Nothing," I murmured, sliding my arm through his and leaning gently into his side. "Just admiring how single-minded our little explorer is today."
Saffron looked down at the pink bundle perched securely against his chest. Anis had both mittens wrapped tight around Pingui, her chin lifted high as her eyes darted between the overhead signs. Her little boots swung in tiny, impatient kicks against his coat.
