I lifted my hand to run it over the scratch decorating Broadrick's neck, but he pulled away. I guess the big macho SEAL couldn't handle having someone show concern. "Really?" I asked with an eye roll at his over dramatics. Broadrick frowned. "That cat is a demon. From now on, we are strictly dog people." He sneezed, but it sounded different from mine. Between the sudden sneeze and the puffy eyes, I decided to believe him on the cat allergy. "You should stay away until Spencer returns to Frankie's house." If I kept the cat at my old rental, I wouldn't have to spend a month vacuuming up cat hair from the new place before Broadrick could visit again. "That's ridiculous," he said and glanced behind him to make sure we were alone before opening his arms. I stepped into them without

