"What has you so upset?" After a moment's hesitation he continued. "That was stupid of me. What if we try this?" He stood and walked to his dresser, returning with a tablet and pen.

Nikka smiled. They could communicate. Zenya had been teaching the she-cats to read and write. Education was not a part of their life among the South American cats, but education was required for members of Nicolas's. Dmitri handed her the items, turned on the bedside lamp, and waited patiently. She ...