Then she tried to kiss me. I pulled away, so that my lips were just out of her reach. Not in front of the other students. That would be a mistake."Hey... I'm going out for some fresh air. Do you want to come along?"She nodded. If anyone was paying attention to us, they would have received mixed signals from us. I tried to pretend that I wasn't with Kendra, while she was trying just as hard to make it obvious that we were together.Once we were outside, and out of the view of the other students, I. It was the one day of the year the animals had to survive by themselves so he could spend the day with us. I guess most would consider him an eligible bachelor. He had a job, some money in the bank and no wives — past or present.He always brought presents for me and Tiffany with an Irish theme. When I was around four, he gave me a stuffed Bear named Paddy. Paddy had a green ribbon around his neck and had a place of honor on my top shelf. Most years since then, it had been a button. Paddy was. ‘Brady’s going to take you to the hospital. He already called your parents and they’re on their way.’ His lips briefly smiled the smallest smile. ‘I’m sure this isn’t an uncommon call for them.’ I nodded, but couldn’t meet his eyes. I wasn’t afraid of Seth. I’d never be afraid of Seth, but I was thinking. Thinking of all the things Kai told me. What had Seth done? How much of his previous life has he not told me? ‘Why can’t you take me…?’ I whispered. Seth didn’t meet my eyes. ‘I think it’d be. Time froze, and I fought an urge to panic. I told myself, "He's not biting you, Silvia." His teeth were pressing gently into my skin. Kane was trying to assert his dominance. If I had been another dog, his teeth might have clamped hard enough to draw blood. Kane respected my frail human body. These thoughts kept me from doing something stupid.Although my heart rate had doubled, I managed to speak calmly, "To your Cage, Kane." I repeated. "Cage, Kane." I gulped as I waited.I didn't actually own.