I stalked forward and swept my gaze across the room. The rumpled covers indicated someone had slept there last night, but it was currently empty. Small artifacts littered the dresser and one of two nightstands. He was single and often slept alone. Somewhat neat, but not anal about it. My boots creaked as I sank down onto my haunches, trying to see whatever had darted under the bed. As if hearing my unspoken question, Darius said, “It was a cat.” I pulled in a breath. “That thing jumping at me was a cat?” “Yes. You firebombed a kitty.” “Crap. What kind of a monster sets fire to a cat?” I
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