Without thinking, Su Jiyai let out a feral hiss, and her claws extended instinctively.
In one swift motion, she lashed out at Jake's face, her sharp claws raking across his cheek.
Three bloody marks appeared instantly, red streaks marring his pale skin.
Jake froze for a moment, clearly not expecting the sudden attack.
Su Jiyai, now realizing what she had done, closed her eyes and braced herself. She was sure this was it.
Jake was going to retaliate.
He'd probably snap her tiny cat form like a twig, or worse. She waited, her heart pounding in her chest.
But instead of the expected pain or fury, Jake's laughter filled the room.
Su Jiyai's eyes snapped open in surprise. Jake was laughing—full, genuine laughter, the kind that made his shoulders shake.
"You…" he managed between chuckles, wiping the blood from his cheek with his thumb. "You're so… interesting."
Interesting?
