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“Didwe know she could do that?” Tivali demanded.

“You mean raise the dead?” Bygul asked.

“I’m not talking about the necromancer!” Tivali exclaimed. “I’m talking about our target witch and her ability to shoot fire from her fingertips. Because I know we’re cats of the goddesses and all, but I’m not a fan of fire.”

“Yeah, me neither,” Muezza said. “Maybe we should rethink this whole assignment.”

“Don’t be ridiculous,” Bygul said. “The plan is working perfectly.”

“Perfectly?” Soraya exclaimed. “There were zombie spiders!”

“And fire! Let’s not forget the fire,” Tivali said.

“Yes, but the kitten darted right to our witch and Pippa comforted him. That was really good thinking, knocking over that stack of plates, Soraya.”

“I’d say thank you, but the zombie spiders kind of ruined the moment,” Soraya said.

“Of course, they didn’t. They actually helped. After all, I’m pretty sure the spiders are what sealed the deal. Pippa and Hocus Purrcus are well on their way to a full-fledged bond at this point.”

“As long as she doesn’t set the kitten on fire,” Tivali said.

“Oh, come now. Don’t you think you guys are being a bit dramatic?” Bygul asked.

“There were zombie spiders!” Soraya said again.

“And they were on fire!” Tivali said.

*.*.*.*.*

“Be right back,”Jared muttered to Corwin, then raced out to his car.

Chester lifted his head and gave a half-hearted growl when Jared opened the car door and pulled out his carrier.

“Seriously?” Corwin demanded when Jared returned. “You don’t think there have been enough beasts inside the diner today?”

“Nope. This is my in and I’m taking it.”

“You’re an idiot,” Corwin said even as he followed him across the room.

Jared lifted the carrier onto an empty table right next to where his mate was seated, then plopped onto the empty chair beside her..

She turned her head and stared at him.

He grinned. “Hello, Pippa. My name’s Jared. I hear you’re an expert on cats.”

Behind him, Corwin groaned, but Jared ignored him and waited patiently for his mate’s response.

*.*.*.*.*

Pippa wascertain she’d misheard the very handsome wolf whose voice sent shivers down her spine.

Finally.

A potential bedmate.

And he was right in front of her.

Asking about cats.

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