The panther prowled around me in a loose, wide circle. Its mouth turned down, almost in a pout, and it seemed disappointed that I wasn’t going to run away. Or scream, at the very least. Its tail, which was at least three feet long, twitched back and forth in what seemed to be annoyance. Or maybe anticipation. I didn’t know. I’d always been more of a dog person.I cleared my throat, and the panther stopped and flicked up one of its rounded ears. Listening.”Um, nice kitty?

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