“Okay, okay!” I cried once we were far from the mansion. “Stop, now.”

Loki came to a halt, making a deep sound in his throat. He shook his head as I released the fur at his neck.

I slid off his back. My legs trembled slightly and I swayed to the side. Loki leaped forward and leaned against my side. My hand found his head, resting on him for support.

“Thanks,” I muttered, finding my feet and stepping away.

Loki snorted and then shifted back into his ...