“Max, get out of there.” “Oh no,” Mom said. “Duchess.” “That must be it. He saw your cat.” “Don’t you let him hurt my baby.” “He won’t hurt her. He wants to play.” Max barked again. “Audrey, he’ll eat her!” “He won’t eat her.” At least I hoped he wouldn’t. “That’s his play bark.” Mom clutched her hands against her chest. “Duchess, stay there. Don’t come out, babykins. Mommy will save you.”
