Chapter 16

“You are a kind man and I can see Daddy is happy.” Sam took Tarin’s hand and kissed the hot spot on his wrist.

The door opened and Michael and Naffer ran in, followed by Basel, Etac, and a row of cats.

“Grandpa, you’re here!” Michael ran up to Sam for a hug and a kiss.

“Yes Michael, I came for the moontine meal with my bonded, Tarin.”

Naffer gave Michael a sideways glance. “Told you.”

“Are you my grandsire too?” Michael moved nervously from one foot to the other.

“Yes, Michael, if you wish me to be.”

Michael seemed to stop and think for a moment. “Can I have a hug?” he asked tentatively.

“Of course, that’s what grandsires do best, give out hugs and treats.” Tarin pulled two small packages out of his flightsuit pockets.

“Michael is my bonded. That makes both of you my grandsires too,” Naffie said and put himself forward.