Chapter 75 – Protective

Aurora

Meow! Meow!

I swear I hear Snowflake in my sleep, calling for me just outside the hut door. I convince myself that it’s in my head, it isn’t real, but I am stuck hearing her precious calls for help reply over and over in my head. Jaxson and I finally get a night to sleep, a full night of blissful rest, and yet I toss and turn in the haze that is her meowing.

Looking to Jaxson beside me, he adjusts in his sleep, curled onto his side and facing me, but so soundly unconscious. I would hate to wake him, especially if I was just being crazy and hearing noises in my head. I leave bed quietly, my leg sore but I manage a slight limp, looking outside to the dark of night and seeing the porch clear of any kitten.

I rub my eyes, exhausted.

Meow!

I perk up, hearing the clear call of my cat just outside. My head spins. I hurry out the front door and off the porch, my eyes scanning the woods nearby, just past the shore and the sandy beach. My pulse is rapid and painful, so desperately wantin