Cat's Pajamas by Dale Mayer

Author:Dale Mayer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Comedy
ISBN: 9781773361024
Publisher: Valley Publishing Ltd.
Published: 2020-05-27T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Lani huddled at the kitchen table. Charming sat in front of her, but his attention was on the brothers behind her, checking out the apartment still via their computer security network. She’d rather be back in Liev’s arms. A chill rippled up and down her arms. She rubbed them, wishing she understood what the guys were talking about. Had she just imagined an intruder? The pod room was barely big enough for anyone else to stand in, let alone hide.

And why hadn’t she seen someone if they were there?

None of it made any sense. The fact remained; her arm stung from whatever had happened to it. Liev walked over, ran a gentle finger over her arm, and frowned. He asked, “The healing pod didn’t fix this?”

“Not sure it had time,” she admitted. “And I’m not going back in there until I know it’s safe.”

“We need to know what caused it.”

“And how do we do that?” She stared down at the puffy skin on her arm. It was a tiny injury. Not worth making a fuss about. Still … “Whatever this was, my body doesn’t like it.”

“I’ll take another look with Milo.”

Charming jumped up on the table beside her and rubbed his head against her shoulder. “Hey, Charming. Wish you’d been in there with me?”

“I hate strangers. You know that.”

“True, you used to always run away.” She rubbed her cheek against his head. “Except you like Liev and Milo just fine.”

His engine kicked in when she kissed the top of his head.

“They are different,” he said with a yawn, dropping his butt on the table and looking around with interest. “Do you think they have any leftovers?”

“Probably, but keep eating like a crazy man, and they will be forced to keep canned cat food around for you.”

He looked at her through slitted eyes. “You mean, canned shrimp and tuna, right?”

She shook her head. “I don’t know why they would. Besides, you loved canned cat food before.”

“Sure, but they don’t have that food here. And,” he leaned in, tilting his head so he could whisper in her ear, “what if Milo picks the food? It’s likely to be green and full of boosters.”

At that, she giggled. And, boy, did that feel good. From fear to laughter in a heartbeat. She caught a glimpse of the satisfaction in Charming’s gaze. “You did that on purpose.” she accused.

“Did not.” He twisted and started grooming his back.

“Did too,” she muttered.

“So what? Someone has to do something to keep your mind off the intruder.”

Intruder? It sounded way worse when he said it. More real.

“Nope. It wasn’t.” Charming continued to clean, sounding completely unconcerned.

So you can read my mind? she asked, watching him.

He gave her one of those Duh looks.

She sighed. Charming had at least three enhancements that she had discovered so far. “Then who was it?” she asked in an ominous tone of voice.

“Not sure,” Charming said, “but I think it was a what, not a who.”

Puzzled, she stared at him, wishing he’d pay attention and stop cleaning his butt.

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