Chapter 8
The aroma of steaming hot tea and a happy chuckle wake me up. I peel open my eyes and the first thing I see is Anani with a wide smile on his face, stretching from ear to ear.
I smile back and draw in a deep breath. I’m surrounded by his scent; some time during the night, we had warmed up sufficiently and moved upstairs to his bed.
“What are you laughing about?” I ask.
“I see you replaced me quickly. And in my own bed, too. Scandalous!” He schools his features into a faked shocked look and sits on the edge of the bed.
“What are you talking about?” My question is answered by a loud purr and a cold nose buffing my temple. I turn to find Noo-Noo occupying Anani’s pillow. “Hello there.” He graciously allows me to scratch him behind the ears. “Did you finally tire of the snow?” H
