Starbeasts had sharp hearing. If they wanted to, they could pick up even the slightest rustle from a short distance away.
Therefore, even though she was muffled under the blankets, both men in the room heard Ruby Rowland's mumbled words.
Kieran Russell couldn't help the faint smile that reached his eyes, the corners of his handsome lips curving upward.
How could there be such a little creature who was so soft even when angry? It was as if she were arguing with her own ears. Though, the slight sob in her voice made her seem a bit pitiful.
Shawn Russell pulled the blanket back, completely exposing the little one hiding inside.
And to her horror, she realized her tail had popped out too!
Ruby's eyes were red. She couldn't hide her ears and her tail at the same time. She only had two hands!
"Don't be afraid."
A large hand landed on her furry little head and rubbed it. The movement was a bit stiff, but Ruby sniffled and suddenly felt much less afraid.
