Chapter 1

My boyfriend’s family friend wanted to crash at my place for a few days. I didn’t think it was a good idea.

Just as I was about to politely decline, my boyfriend, Austin, looked at me with puppy-dog eyes.

"If you say no, my mom is going to force her to stay at my place. But Chloe, babe, I don't want any woman other than you in my apartment..."

Seeing that he had decent boundaries, I felt a little better.

Thinking she would only stay for a couple of days, I sighed and nodded.

But the day Austin dropped her off, King—the stray tabby cat I always fed—didn't go near his food like he usually did.

Instead, he paced anxiously around my feet, letting out sharp, urgent meows.

The moment I understood what the cat was saying, I froze.

[Meow! Two-legs! Dumb two-legs, don't trust him! The male two-legs and the new female two-legs are plotting to steal your big nest!]

[Meow! They said your drawings can buy lots of fish! Once they trick you, they’re going to throw you out!]

[Watch out for that female! Inside her bag, there’s a weird little bottle! Danger! High danger!]