Pussy in Boots (Naughty Fairy Tales) by Fox Georgia

Author:Fox, Georgia [Fox, Georgia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Published: 2012-11-04T04:00:00+00:00

Peter splashed water on his face and stared down at his quivering reflection in the wash basin. He supposed he wasn't much to look at. He tried out a few smiles, but none looked genuine today. He hadn't had much sleep—been too restless, worrying about that stupid cat all night. Well he'd have to cheer himself up if he meant to entertain Lady Serena today by the stream. She always said she liked it when he made her laugh.

He grabbed a rag to dry his face and that was when he happened to glance out of the window. The sun was glorious that morning, the air full of pollen and birdsong.

And there was his cat, strolling leisurely down the path, tail cocked high, feet padding gracefully, eyes wide and tiny black nose in the air. Butter wouldn't melt.

Peter's heart lifted.

He threw his rag down and pushed the shutters further open. The sun's warm caress touched his brawny forearms. "There you are, damned cat! Where the Hell have you been?"

As if in absolutely no hurry, the creature paused to watch a dandelion seed float by. When it caught on her whiskers, she swept it away with an arrogant paw and then trotted on into the cottage, heading straight for her waiting saucer of milk.

"So you came back, eh?" Peter laughed, amazed at how quickly his day became brighter. "Found out the grass isn't always greener, I suppose."

She crouched, purring, and then that little pink tongue stabbed rapidly into the milk. Poor thing was thirsty. She was all in one piece though and back safely. Her coat was sleek and shiny as ever, her glossy tail sweeping back and forth over the stone floor as she enjoyed her milk.

Peter pulled on his tunic and then bent down to stroke the creature's small, sun-warmed head. With one finger he tickled behind her ears and she rubbed her head against his knuckles, her purr growing louder.

Really, he thought, it wasn't manly to make such a fuss of one, fairly useless little stray cat. And he spoiled her enough as it was. Then she repaid him by leaving him to worry all night!

"Don't think I missed you, cat," he muttered, even as he continued scratching behind her pricked ears. "You need me more than I need you. Who else would feed you and give you a warm bed every night?"

The cat rolled over, paws in the air, tapping at his hand playfully, milk shining on her whiskers.

"I'll forgive you this once," Peter whispered, pressing a finger lightly to her little nose. "Don't…" tap, "do it…" tap, "again!"

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