Chapter 18

“Mama!”

“Mama!”

“Mama! Wake up!”

The duvet slid from my shoulder, and I grabbed it before it was completely pulled away from my body.

“Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!”

There was a not-so-gentle tap on my arm, and I held back a groan.

‘Just ten more minutes, please. Just ten more minutes to sleep before I’m forced to function.’ I rolled and snuggled into the duvet.

There was a small bark, and something wet and squishy ran over my face.

“What in the world?!” I squealed, jerking up, and I rubbed my hand on the slimy substance on my skin.

Leon, Michael, and Nathan jumped into my personal space wearing large smiles that told me they had seen Dante’s present.

“Mama see!” Michael squealed, and Leon lifted Yuki, almost shoving her in my face.

She barked, her tail wagging, and gave me another lick.

“We found a dog sleeping on our bed, can we keep it?” Leon asked.

“I don’t know can you?” I mused and tapped my chin.

“Can we? Can we?” Nathan bubbled.

“You could if you promised me two th