36 When an Aloof Fox Surrendered Its Heart Part 1

Shiro was overwhelmed with the feelings of warmth transmitted through its connection with Hana. It now understood the genuine adoration its mistress felt towards it. It was even laced with care, concern and love.

How was this possible? They had just met! It even attacked Hana upon meeting her for the first time. It was the first time it felt wanted and loved like this. Life on the run was harsh. It had been constantly attacked before it finally managed to get away from its pursuers.

Unknowingly, it closed its eyes to savor Hana's touch and connection. Her presence felt like the warm sun on a frozen solid ice field.

[Ahh...this was what it felt like to be loved.]

It now understood why the snake felt bitter with Hana's infatuation towards it. Kuro had worked hard for it, whereas Shiro received it before it even did anything for Hana. It felt grateful its mommy didn't throw it away and patiently waited for it. It would've missed out on the best thing in its life.

What it didn't know was Hana's infatuation for it was mostly due to her extreme obsession towards a wide range of animals (especially furry ones) and their corresponding fluffy plushie images. She had a natural inclination towards these things since she was a toddler. Although she liked them, her strict mother had prohibited her from indulging herself. This didn't stop her at all. Years of suppression only resulted in a dam being broken once she fell into the embrace of her loving hubby. He doted her with lots of live animals and plushies. The ones they can't afford to own, he brought her to see them in zoos, safaris and aquariums.

Hence, this beautiful misunderstanding had led them connecting at a spiritual level. Such a sweet and naive fox. You've been had