Raine's POV

When we reached the animal enclosure, Loki must have smelt me because he quickly came lumbering over to the fence. I tutted to him fondly and reached my hand through to pat his large head, as I crooned, "Are you eager for a walk?"

He shoved his head against my hand.

Talon spoke nervously behind me, "Mistress, are you quite certain it is safe for you to pet him?"

I looked back over my shoulder at Talon and grinned widely, "Oh yes. I am going to do more than just pet him. You'll see, and he is going to love you."

Talon still didn't look convinced but followed...