Neema was disappointed to see her sister go, but she had more important things to deal with so she let it be. She could return to try to provoke her twin into action, though she suspected it would never work. A great deal depended on someone being a level-headed leader to the pride and Lailah was as close as they got.

She looked to Antara with a sad smile and, without another word, started them on their way to go join her family.

Fin!