The Tiger Within

Bryson, Crystalsa, and Sansor stood together, the three watching as Kyera approached with Kendrick at her side . She offered a smile and her family smiled back, unsure of what to say . They had their suspicions .

"Kendrick; this is Grandest Mother Crystalsa, our cousin, Sansor, and" she glanced at him for a moment before focusing back on Bryson . "Our true Grandfather . "

Kendeick looked surprised, and then coldly at Bryson . The larger man held out a hand to shake and the younger didn"t try to take it . Bryson didn"t seem to mind, he just pulled his hand back .

"Kendrick, I loved you Grandmother . My brother sent her away and banished your mother, not me . " Bryson explained, knowing he had every right to be angry . He had expected this from Kyera as well but… that had been different . She had been so young she probably didn"t remember what Fantasy had gone through .

Advertis.e.m.e.nt"Forgive me for being wary . I have not been here long enough for Kyera to explain these things . " Kendrick replied smoothly . He offered his hand in a show of good faith . Bryson smiled and shook his hand pulling him into a hug . Kendrick froze and looked helplessly at Kyera who chuckled .

"Our family are apparently big huggers, Kendrick . " Kyera explained and he nodded when he got let go .

"I am seeing this . " He replied as Kyera walked to Crystalsa and hugged her as well, though much gentler . The older woman smiled and patted Kyera"s cheek as she pulled away .

"It is a pleasure to see the pair of you together . Strikingly powerful beauties the pair of you . " Crystalsa commented thoughtfully . Kyera flushed with pride as she looked back at her brother .

"Yes, that we are . " Kyera agreed and Kendrick stepped forward and partially bowed to the woman . Crystalsa laughed and shook her head .

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"No, nothing like that within the family, Grandson . " She chided him and instead gave him a partial hug, which he seemed to accept without as many visual reactions .

"Pleasure to meet you, Crystalsa . " Kendrick greeted with a charming lopsided grin that made her heart warm . It reminded her so much of Bryson in his youth .

"The pleasure was had long ago . I remember you when you were just a cub . " Crystalsa replied with a smile they were fond memories .

"I will bow out and let you catch up . I want to take my daughter and get a bath . " Kyera got another hug from Bryson, and then kissed Crystalsa on the cheek .

"Take care of yourself, Kyera . " Bryson reminded her before waving her off . The tigress smiled at him and walked over to her husband and their little girl .

Raina was more than happy to escape all the fussing with her mother . Everyone wanted to hug her, or ask her questions, or any other number of fussy things . It was exhausting and the child had already had her nights sleep stolen from her .

Kyera took her hand and led her away from the ma.s.ses, and off down the hall . Akira was standing in the hallway, hesitating to approach . There was a tense moment of silence and Kyera took a deep breath and let the air pa.s.s between pursed lips slowly .

"Raina… I have someone I want you to meet my mother, Lady Akira Mei . " Kyera introduced her and Raina became alert . She remembered how Mommy had responded when she asked to meet Grandma .

"Nice to meet you, Princess Raina . " Akira greeted and the child seemed to be thinking hard .

"We have met before . " Raina said matter of factly and Kyera raised an eyebrow as the child looked up at her . It was clear she had come to a conclusion that even her mother wasn"t aware of .

"I believe I would remember if we had, Princess . " Akira replied, completely unaware of what was going on .

"You know we have, you are Grace . " Raina accused her folding her arms over her chest . Kyera had to suppress a chuckle as she beamed with pride . The child was intelligent, that she had to give her . Akira stared at her for a moment… lost for words .