Her hands hovered mere inches from his ears, trembling with her barely restrained desire to pet.
"Can I caress his head?" She turned to Alissa with pleading eyes.
Alissa glanced at her brother, whose face had transformed into various shades of red. The poor boy stood frozen like a statue, yellow-green eyes wide with shock at the gorgeous princess's attention.
Kid looks like he's about to faint.
"Kip?" Alissa's voice carried gentle encouragement.
A tiny nod. Barely perceptible, but enough.
Alissa smiled warmly. "Of course, Your Highness."
Everyone in the city of Esta knew Princess Elara.
Elara's squeal of delight sounded across the shop. Her fingers found the soft fur between Kip's ears, stroking with reverent care.
"So soft! Like silk!"
Kip's blush deepened to crimson. His tail betrayed him completely, wagging with uncontrollable happiness despite his embarrassment.
'Poor kid's overwhelmed by a beautiful princess's attention.'
