Chapter 8
“Ugh.” Zach grunted when Lavender jumped on his lap, rubbed her face against his, and purred. The additional weight made the recliner creak in protest. Zach feared it would collapse. Thankfully, after a few tense seconds, it held steady.
Automatically, he started petting her.
Thor grinned. “Looks like you made a friend.”
“I hope so.” He’d brought home the bed, blanket, and catnip. The toys he held out to her. Initially, she’d been hesitant. Then, one by one, she took the gift, investigated it, and came back for another. By the final one, she’d relaxed and rubbed against Zach’s legs as if thanking him for his thoughtfulness.
“She ate a whole roast last night. Woke me up from my sleep to get up and feed her, too.” He shook his head while feeling the softness of her thick coat
