“I want to go to university too! I can read and I can even do math!”
Spike informed me, and I felt another clinch of my heart. He was a smart little tomcat. He was already reading many levels above the human grade-equivalent to his kitten age.
“I’ll make sure no one objects. It wouldn’t be smart to leave your fae cat in the house to watch vibe holo movies, when he could be learning with the rest of you.”
Mom said, and I gave her a fanged smile as I ruffled Spike’s fur again absently.
“Careful, you already sound like a grandmother.”
I teased her, and mom gave me a sharp, sassy look of disdain.
“Leave it to my whip-sharp eighteen-year-old to find a way to become a sort-of-parent at a young age. However, I am very happy that you’re in our family now, Spike.”
Mom said, looking down a
