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“Only if they’re a good lover,” I countered, deciding I could afford to be a little flirty. “Most cats are known for being lazy.”
“On the contrary, I think they just know where to spend their energy.” His gaze traveled down the length of my body and then back up to my face. “In that way, they’re very smart creatures.”
I smiled. “Whatever makes you happy.”
“There are a lot of things that make me happy. And putting on a good face in front of pretty ladies is one of them,” he said, turning to Hailey and pulling a checkbook out of his pocket. “I’ve come here to make a donation, who do I write it out to?”
Hailey looked positively shocked, her mouth hanging open like a fish on land, so I stepped in for her. “The Humane Society of Los Angeles should be fine.”
“Got it.” He took a pen from behind the desk, and began making out a check, then handed it over to Hailey. “Hopefully I’ll see you again soon,” he said with a wink, directing this at me as he turned and left.
“Girl, did you just break your promise already?” Hailey asked when she finally came to her senses. “Why didn’t you get his number?”
“I never promised you anything! Besides, he was too old for me, and a little full of himself.”
“And why shouldn’t he be? Did you see that body of his? And how expensive his suit looked? That man would be a fine catch, and he was definitely into you.”
“It’s fine. If he really cares, he knows where I work, so he’ll come back.”
Hailey shook her head. “I can’t be
lieve you just let that one get away.”
“I’m gonna put Trixie back, and then take my break, okay?” I said, wanting to get away from the conversation. I needed some air, and a little bit of distance before Hailey started teasing me about the handsome stranger again.
Just because I felt attracted to him didn’t mean I wasn’t still wary, or ready to even try anything with anyone.
I put Trixie back in her kennel and then, after making sure she had food and water, headed out the back door to get some fresh air.
It was spring, so it was still chilly enough to actually feel refreshing outside. Once summer came, I wouldn’t want to take my breaks outside as much unless there was a nice breeze. It wasn’t like we had much scenery to look at either.
The back door led into an alleyway behind the buildings. It was the kind of place you wouldn’t necessarily want to be in after dark, but that was perfectly fine during the day.
At least, I thought it was.
I got a prickly feeling on the back of my neck again as if someone was watching me. But before I could turn around, a large hand placed a chemical-soaked rag over my nose and mouth and pulled me back against the hard frame of their body.
I tried my best to struggle but lost consciousness too quickly to do anything.
Before I knew it, my whole world was black.
