Claimed by My Enemy Alpha Mate
The black crow cawed urgently, landing on Ulysses's shoulder.
"Oh, I forgot to tell you, this is my little pet, Phoebe," Ulysses reached out to gently stroke the sleek, shining feathers of the crow, which closed its eyes and nuzzled Ulysses's fingers affectionately.
"Isn't she adorable?" Ulysses beamed proudly, showing off the crow in his hand.
I looked at the crow with its jet-black eyes, sharp beak, slender claws, and unusual, unsettling movements. I forced a smile and nodded slowly, saying each word carefully, "Yes, very adorable."