Ronan Kendrick smiled and lay down on the grass beside her.
"What's wrong with Mina? Why does she seem so listless?"
A flash of sadness crossed Evelyn Ford's eyes. "Mina's getting old."
Ronan Kendrick froze for a moment, then reached out and gently stroked Mina.
"Don't worry, I can extend her life."
"Does it work on animals too?"
"I don't know for sure. I've given them my blood before, and they've always been very healthy and never gotten sick, so it should be effective."
Evelyn Ford hugged Ronan Kendrick. "Ronan, thank you."
Ronan Kendrick ruffled her hair. "I don't want anything to happen to Mina and the others either."
Mina let out a couple of SQUEAKS, her fluffy tail wagging back and forth. Then she hopped onto Ronan Kendrick and nuzzled her head against his chin.
