The sound of her laugh sent a chill down Scott Sterling's spine, and he couldn't help but twitch his tail.
Gina Gable stared at him with an expectant look, then opened another pack of freeze-dried fish and placed it at Scott Sterling's feet. "Come down, sweetie. Mommy promises not to look this time. I just want to check if you have any cuts."
Dubiously, Scott Sterling extended a paw and poked at the freeze-dried fish.
The aroma shot straight into his nostrils. Unable to resist, he gulped, then lowered his head for a sniff. Just as he opened his mouth, the scruff of his neck was suddenly seized. He quickly snatched a big bite of the treat.
In the next moment, his entire body was lifted into the air.
Scott Sterling watched helplessly as the world sank away beneath him. Gina Gable had him by the scruff of his neck, rendering him immobile. All he could do was curl his tail to cover himself.
