"It's already late. Even if you want to return the kitten, you have to wait till tomorrow, right? Then …" Her hand started to itch again. "Can I play with her tonight?"

Her voice was too overly cautious, and the eagerness in her eyes was so obvious—

Kevan placed the kitten into her lap.

"Just for tonight," He said, "If it dirties the house later, I will throw it out immediately."

"She won't!" Larissa fiercely protected the kitten and promised Kevan on behalf of it.

Kevan snorted with disdai