The Purrfect Wingman
Ofelia whispered.
I didn’t wait for Jules to respond. I remembered enough from the shelter rescue days—how, sometimes, when a mother cat couldn’t get a sluggish kitten going, we had to step in. I reached in gently, murmuring to Spitfire. “Borrowing this one for a second, Your Majesty. You’re doing great.”
She hissed, but it was a weak, more exhausted protest than a threat.
Using the towel, I carefully wrapped the kitten and began rubbing it, firm but not too hard, focusing on the chest and back. Come on, little guy. I tilted its head slightly, using the edge of the towel to clear the nose and mouth, watching for any movement. Nothing.
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