Haty changed everything for Jaya. For the first time since childhood, she had a companion that belonged solely to her. The possibilities in her new buddy were both inherently wonderful and terrifying. In the days that followed, she bonded with her new furry friend, carrying her around everywhere, talking to her, planning with and feeding her; cleaning up after and scolding her. Haty quickly became attached to Jaya as well, hopping along after her, dogging her every footstep and using her tiny claws to climb her new mama when she wasn't paying enough attention. But Jaya was also terrified for her new friend. Ivan could too easily use the kitten against her. Threaten Haty's life or hurt her in retaliation, maybe use her as a way of getting Jaya to submit. Or what if Haty just got sick and di
