Chapter 10Jim woke late. He didn’t have to go into work, but he knew he’d go stir crazy if he stayed home. Although the new alarm system provided an aura of security, it left a flavor of confinement. It was smothering.
As he swung his legs over the side, there were no little paws trying to play. He took a deep calming breath. The most difficult issue to deal with from yesterday’s debacle was his inability to protect a being who depended on him for its survival. Matilda’s little face would haunt his dreams for a long time. He had to call Brian and find out where they had put his poor Princess. The last thing he remembered was Bear removing the box from his arms and taking it to the porch. He made his way to the bathroom, showered, and shaved. His Mr. Happy was as unhappy as he was. He want
