*Cat*

When Elio got home, there was a relieved smile on his face as soon as he saw me. I knew immediately that everything was over.

I opened my arms, and he rushed over to scoop me up from the couch, lifting me easily so I could wrap my arms and legs around him. I clung to him happily, burying my face in his shoulder as he held me up like he would never let me go again.

I didn’t mind that either.

He held me tightly, moving us to the couch so ...