Playing with his pups, Nate felt happy. Even happier than when he kissed Lara under that same Bright Moon.
His whole family was with him, and he forgot his need to run in the forest and let his instincts loose. He didn't need to be free, after all.
The pups had bared their fangs and were chasing each other, but they soon turned their attention to him. They tried attacking, together or one at a time, playfully biting his hands or shoulders. They were training their reflexes and muscles. They were tuning their senses by listening to Nate's heartbeat and following his actions closely.
If she wasn't used to her beastly kids, Lara would have been scared for Nate. They were going all out, with no restraint nor worry! But Nate could take it. Moreover, he found it funny and entertaining, as much as to smile and carefully push them back and tickle their bellies.
