章 21: Chapter 21

The cats perked up soon, and when Mouse let out a commanding meow, Kaos knew they could hear the car. Smiling, Kaos trailed after the cats, who were trotting up the path to their daddies.

A car door slammed and he got to the yard just as Emil stepped inside the cabin while Makai rounded the truck.

“Hey, I let the cats out. I hope that’s okay, I know you said so before, but you know.” Kaos smiled at Makai.

Before Makai had time to answer, a horrible animal sound of distress came from inside the cabin.

“Emil?” Makai dashed inside, almost trampling Kaos and the cats in his haste to get to Emil.

Kaos followed him and found the most peculiar sight in the living area. Emil was huddled in a corner by the bookshelves, trembling violently, while Makai tried to calm him down.

“What is it?” Kaos asked, alarmed and panicking over whatever was happening.

“I don’t kn— Shit, did you bring pizza?” Makai whirled around, sniffing the air.

“Yeah, wh—”