Chapter 10 - Alyson

“So, this is my home,” I say, stepping into the loft. I pull my purse off my shoulder and take my laptop from Jim, setting them on the bench next to my door. I traded my heels for comfortable

walking shoes before leaving the office, and kick those off, using my foot to push them under the bench.

Jim takes his shoes off as well and moves close behind me, looking around. A fat orange cat trots over, meowing when he sees us.

“This is Neville.” I pick him up and he instantly starts purring. “The half-cat.”

Smiling, Jim holds out his hand for Neville to sniff. Deciding Jim isn’t a threat, Neville rubs his face on Jim’s fingers. “I can see why you don’t want to give him up.”

“He’s a lover. I wasn’t sure how the other cats would react to him, but they get along fine. The other three are all females and boss this fat guy around.” I walk inside, letting Neville jump ou