Twelve
The days after Kiki’s injury, I worried she’d hurt herself again and I was determined to prevent that. Even if that meant trading some night shifts with Tamara who seemed more than happy since she was getting day shifts in return.
It made my schedule even worse but it felt like my price to pay for Kiki getting hurt on my watch. The varying shifts left me beyond exhausted but it didn’t matter. It was worth it to make sure the kitsune was healthy and happy.
I dragged my tired body to the clinic to clock in, gave Hatty a little scratch, and checked in with the senior vet on duty. Three attempts later to unlock the gate with my badge, I stumbled into the Kitsune House, ready to keep her company.
A glance through the window confirmed that Kiki was still asleep which gave me a moment
