The Cat, the Wife and the Weapon: A Cats in Trouble Mystery (32 page)

“He’s hiding?” Tom asked.

“Yup,” I said, blowing up at the bangs that had fallen into my eyes.

“No, he’s not,” Tom said with a smile.

“Yes, he—” I heard a small meow. The elusive Mr. Dashiell must have heard Tom’s voice.

“He has a pitiful voice for such a big cat,” I said.

“I still love him.” Tom pulled me to him and gazed down into my eyes. “But not as much as I love you.”

Before I could respond, he kissed me.

I liked the kiss, liked the words and liked how, when we came apart, four cats were staring up at us looking, well… happy.

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Epilogue