Chapter 42
"I think my kitten has decided to move in with you," Jaya said accusingly, settling herself next to Ndari on the bed where she was curled on her side playing with a string toy that had feathers on the end. Haty was doing her best to murder the feathers, scattering the pink, red and yellow fluff everywhere. "What did you do, promise her a lifetime supply of chin scratches and those treats that she's addicted to?"
Ndari shrugged a shoulder and glanced up. "Just the blood of our enemies, starting with the Irishman. He stepped on her tail yesterday and she now wants his heart in a box."
"Sounds like her," Jaya agreed with a laugh. They both watched the adorable, chubby kitten with her too-big paws continue to roll around on her back and bat the toy while Ndari bobbed it in and out of reach. When Jaya looked back up it was to find the other woman's eyes intent on her face as though studying her.
"You're happy here now, truly happy?" she asked suddenly, her tone serious.