Dawn by Marcus LaGrone

Author:Marcus LaGrone [LaGrone, Marcus]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Furry, Fiction
Published: 2011-12-21T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Dawn bounded down the stairs and skipped into the kitchen. With a quick flourish, she spun showing off the flow of her new dress. It had come out perfectly and was flattering in almost every way.

Maria beamed, “I think someone is happy with her new dress.”

Dawn smiled back, “It’s gorgeous! I’ve never had anything like it. Those people at the shop are amazing!” She giddily looked around. Gwen was at the table holding Lily while Maria was cleaning up Heather for the outing. “Where are the others?”

“Oh, Ivy and the twins headed out just a little bit ago. They have a bit of setup to do before the dance starts.”

Dawn nodded to Gwen, “Is she going to be playing, too, or just helping with Lily?”

Gwen smiled broadly and giggled as she rocked the infant.

Maria smiled, “Whatever she wishes to do, we’ll make it work out.”

Dawn noticed a small leather bag on the table by her chair. As she peered at it, Gwen started to giggle at her. “A new set of bells is it?” Dawn guessed.

Gwen nodded enthusiastically.

Dawn opened them up to find a new set of bells, all on white satin ribbons like the set Gwen had showed off at the store. The bells were polished to a brilliant shine and were intricately carved. Each bell was a work of art unto itself.

“Wow! Um, these look a little pricy for me to be wearing,” gulped Dawn.

“They are a gift from Gwen. It is up to the giver to determine their value. It’s your job to enjoy them,” said a motherly Maria.

“Sorry,” she replied, more than a little embarrassed on two counts. Turning to Gwen she said, “Thank you, Gwen. They are very lovely.”

Gwen smiled briefly back at her and then returned her attention to Lily.

“Oh, before we go,” began Maria as she reached in her pocket, “Llewellyn had a gift for you too.” She produced a small narrow box with a single bow on it. “He said it’s not for the dance, but you deserved it anyway.”

Dawn accepted the box with more than a small amount of curiosity. A quick tug at the ribbon pulled it clear and she opened the box. Inside was a silver key. Key. Dawn’s face lit up, “Is this a key to the library?”

Maria smiled back, “Yes, indeed. Do take good care of it. Honestly, I’m a little ashamed I didn’t get you your own key early on. You are quite the young lady already.”

Dawn looked around hurriedly, “Dad’s gone too? How am I supposed to give him a big hug if he wanders off?”

Maria laughed, “Well, he does come and go quite a bit. He headed out more than an hour ago. You might have noticed, but I do believe that was right when you got back with your new dress in a box.”

Dawn grinned sheepishly, “I guess I was a little preoccupied.”

Maria smiled broadly, “Don’t worry. We’ll probably catch him at the dance.”

Dawn was struck by that, “You mean he won’t be there for certain? I figured he’d dance with one of you at least.

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