Soft Paws Renewed Hearts

They were both making good efforts with each other and Lestat is proud of them. They had rekindled their old bond, their shared existence now a dance of old familiarity and renewed affection. Their nights were filled with the thrill of the hunt, the satisfaction of blood, and the slow comfort of shared silence.But lately, something has shifted in Louis. Lestat had noticed it first in the oddities of their domestic life. For weeks, Louis had been distant, his usual grace replaced by a secretive demeanor that left Lestat feeling excluded from the heart of their home.The nights grew cold, and so did Lestat’s mood. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss. Every evening, Louis would excuse himself with vague explanations, and Lestat's patience began to fray. The worst part, he would catch Louis ordering takeout in the dead of night, and not just any takeout—Louis had developed a curious penchant for ordering fried chicken.