Kevan's voice was so much more chilling than the piercing cold wind outside.

Larissa's heart became colder, her expression smoothing out into calm.

"I went out with Mom today and only came back around 6 pm or so. When I did, I showered and went straight to bed. Then, you woke me up," she said. "I admit that I don't like this kitten and that I've never cared about it. But I swear that I have never thought of wishing that it would get ill or die."

Kevan stared fixedly at her, trying to catch an