The chatter inside the dining room stopped when we entered, and I noticed right away Poh was missing again - or still missing. I ground my teeth together.

Jezebel, who perched on Moon's shoulder, reached toward Mase in the doorway. I tensed, fearing what she might do to him if he didn't pass her test. She clambered into his arms, and in the next second, began purring.

"Um...hi?" he said. "Who is this?"

I breathed out a chuckle. "That's Jezebel. She likes you." ...