Charlotte Sanguinite POV: I haven’t seen Angie in quite a few days. It’s my day off when I head out to try to find her. Both Mano and Zeno are with me, wearing their leashes. My cat has decided, pregnant and all, that Zeno is beneath her. So, every time we pause, she decides to smack him for being lazy. “I hope you don’t beat your kids,” I tell her. “You’re so mean.” She meows at me indignantly as Zeno bounds over to sniff at her protruding belly. Mano is due any day now. I plan to take her to the shelter after that to have Ricky give her a checkup. Making my way to the park near my apartment, I scan the area, disappointed when I see no sign of Angie. She’s always here around noon. I found a bench and let Zeno and Mano run around, off their leashes. Mrs. Mallory has been training both

