A Cat's Tale by Melissa Snark

Author:Melissa Snark
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub, pdf
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Published: 2012-01-20T06:00:00+00:00

Day 6

“Ooph.” Jared’s breath expelled from his lungs with the sudden addition of Josephine atop his chest. The cot creaked under the strain of their combined weight.

The curious blue-eyed cat shoved her head between the werewolf and his book. He had been ignoring her for hours to read. It was unacceptable. “Whatcha doing?”

“Plotting to take over the world. What the hell does it look like I’m doing?” He closed his book.

“Don’t be surly.” She stuck the pad of her palm against his chin and brushed his lips with her knuckles. “No one likes a grumpy werewolf.”

“Funny, I don’t recall ever worrying about my popularity.”

“You should.” Josephine watched as he set the book aside. “Does Shakespeare say anything about cats?”

Beneath her, Jared contemplated in silence, his chest rising and falling with comfortable regularity. “In Othello, he says, ‘Drown thyself? Drown cats and blind puppies.’”

“Ouch! Hey, no claws!” Jared jumped as Josephine’s claws dug into his bare chest; he grabbed her and lifted her. His laughter echoed through the small cell.

“Something more flattering.”

“Henry IV: ‘I am as vigilant as a cat to steal cream.’” He lowered her to rest upon his chest again.

“Better.” Josephine allowed a purr to erupt from her throat, demonstrating her pleasure. “You’re growing a beard,” Josie said, stroking her palm across Jared’s cheek. His facial fur was short and rough but she liked it. It was good to be able to touch him whenever and however she wanted.

“It happens when I can’t shave,” he replied with a grunt. Her wolf regarded her from beneath lowered eyelids. He looked sleepy but the tension in his long body said otherwise.

Footsteps sounded from above them.

“They’re coming. Get over in the corner and cower,” Jared sat up on the cot, dislodging Josephine in the process. Naturally, she landed on her feet but she resented the loss of her lover’s comfortable chest. Jared seemed to have no issues at all about being used as a mattress.

“Ask for something other than cheeseburgers,” Josephine told him, retreating to her appointed corner.

“Shut up and try to look submissive,” Jared shot back.

Josephine opened her mouth to make a pithy reply but then Evangeline entered the basement with her guards. The werecat shut her mouth; she was smart enough to know when it was safe to sass back.

“Jared, isn’t it a wonderful evening.” Evangeline said. The vampire wore a long blue chiffon gown that dragged on the floor behind her.

“Oh yeah, it’s a lark,” Jared agreed. His sarcasm passed so high over Evangeline’s head it soared.

The vampire beamed as she talked about her party—decorations, music, the guest list—she went on and on. Jared all but yawned. “I’ve invited a dozen guests to my party, including three of the most prestigious of my kind in the county,” she prattled.

“You’re one of them, right?” Jared asked, arching his brow.

The vampire stared at him. “One of who?”

“Naturally,” Jared said with a bland smile. “You’re one of the most prestigious vampires for miles in every direction.”

Shoving her hand into her mouth, Josephine stifled a laugh.

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