57. (JO POV)

(JO POV)

Being trapped in my body, able to see and hear everything but unable to move, was a torturous improvement over the complete darkness that had enveloped me before. The realization that Dane had been changing my diapers and feeding me with a bottle while I was incapacitated was mortifying. Part of me wished to remain oblivious rather than face such indignities.

When Deirk introduced his new human, a striking blonde guy who strongly resembles Dane, I was thrilled. I couldn't contain my excitement about having another human around, especially since I had been isolated from any human companionship since this all started.

Dane returned from the market with food that catered to our new housemate's tastes, which apparently didn't align with my usual food choices.

Sitting in Deirk's lap while he perched on a bar stool, we watched Dane cook. According to what he said, he was preparing chicken and eggplant parmesan, the new guy's favorite.

I was eager to eat it, particularly since my