By daily 
As dawn’s first light peeked through the curtains, Kaon woke with a gentle sigh. Today was supposed to be his day—his birthday. But despite the special treats and gifts piled beside his bed, a quiet ache filled his heart.
He wandered through the house, his steps slow, his tail barely moving. His family had prepared everything to make his day joyful, but there was a part of his heart that missed them, his old friends and pack who had once been his closest companions. Their playful barks, their boundless energy, and their comforting presence felt like whispers in his memory.
He lay by the door, hoping for the sound of familiar paws, his eyes soft with longing. But as he drifted off, he felt a warm breeze brush against him, like a soft hug from those he missed. Kaon closed his eyes, a quiet smile on his face, feeling them close, if only in spirit.
And though the emptiness lingered, so did the warmth of the memories, filling his heart with a quiet strength.