Sirius turned with Ashley still in his arms and grinned at his mate who was leaning against the doorframe with his arms crossed. Righting his posture, Remus approached them and splayed a hand on Sirius’ lower back and another atop Ashley’s head. The raven-haired girl wiggled about, wanting to be placed down. She usually didn’t mind her soul-bonded being playful with her (she loved it, actually), but Alyssa and Mitchelle were right there, whispering to each other and struggling not to laugh. Noticing her soul-bonded’s curious stares, Ashley frantically shook her at the gossiping duo and shooed them away.