Christmas, Pursued by a Bear by Ryann Fletcher

Author:Ryann Fletcher [Ryann Fletcher]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ryann Fletcher
Published: 2020-11-17T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

When Andie pushed open the door to her apartment, Cat eagerly shuffled inside. The canyon was beautiful, but it was damn cold outside, and the snow was already two inches deep on some of the side roads. It would be hell trying to get home later. “Cute place,” she said, and meant it. It was small, but welcoming.

“I don’t have a couch, you’ll have to sit on the bed or on the stools at the table.”

“You making me dinner?”

“You paid, I’ll cook,” Andie said, unloading the tote bags onto the small counter. “I think I can manage it.”

“Pour us a glass of that cheap ass wine, I’m freezing.”

Andie nodded, pouring wine into two mugs. “I would have thought Bears didn’t get cold.”

“I don’t have my fur at the moment, yes, it’s fucking cold,” Cat said with a laugh, pulling her coat tight around her. “And this must be Daisy?” she asked, approaching the generously sized cage. The little beast inside, with huge ears and a dense fluffy coat started to shout, or bark, whatever it was, and Cat nearly tripped over herself trying to back away. “Shit, I don’t think she likes me.”

“She’s just timid,” Andie said, rushing to the cage to comfort her.

“No, some animals don’t like Bears. It’s like they can sense it.”

“Hmm. Maybe she’ll warm up to you. We can try, if you want.”

“I don’t want to scare her.”

Andie went back into the small kitchen and returned with a small box of raisins. “You can usually bribe Daisy. She loves treats. Just don’t give her too many, she’s a little greedling.”

“Aren’t we all?”

“Sit on the floor with your legs out in front of you. I’ll set her down, and you can offer her a raisin.”

“Okay.” Cat sat down and took the box of raisins. “Will she bite?”

“Is a Bear really scared of a chinchilla?”

“Tiny teeth still hurt.”

“She’s pretty gentle, I don’t think she will bite unless you grab her.”

Cat shook her head. “I wouldn’t do that.”

“Here we go,” Andie said, setting Daisy on the floor. “Get some treats, Dais!”

“Who doesn’t want some dessert, right?” Cat asked, setting a raisin on the floor near her. “I’m just a big teddy bear, I won’t hurt you.”

Daisy approached cautiously, zig-zagging across the floor, sniffing the air. She snatched the treat and ran back to the safety of Andie’s shadow.

“Rip the next one in half and put it a little closer.”

“Come on, Daisy,” Cat cooed. She really was a cute little thing, like a giant, cuddly mouse. The chinchilla came back, closer this time, and stayed while she munched on the treat.

“One more, on your lap this time,” Andie whispered. “Unzip your jacket.”

“See, I’m not dangerous, am I?” This time, Daisy climbed into Cat’s lap and chewed the last bit of raisin. “Oh my God, she’s so cute.”

“She likes to snuggle in your shirt, if you hold her in there like a little hammock.”

“Can I?”

“Sure.”

Cat folded up the edge of her shirt and rocked gently until Daisy curled up, making tiny little squeaking sounds.

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