Eden Grace

Ishira!

Eden sank slowly to her knees, her limbs still trembling as she reached out, her fingers brushing Ishira’s warm fur in disbelief.

“You… you were so small this morning,” she whispered, voice breaking softly. “I checked on you. How did you grow this fast…?”

Ishira shifted slightly beneath her touch, making a soft sound. Ishira couldn't talk yet but she had definitely grown a little.

The joy Eden had felt moments ago slowly gave way to confusion, then to something far more unsettling.

What triggered her growth? Eden murmured, resting her forehead against Ishira's head.

She searched her memories desperately, replaying every moment of the day.

Could...