Kit gasped, rushing from the kitchen and hurrying into the living room, wiping her damp hands on her apron.“Melody Sue Trayhern!” she scolded softly. Stifling a laugh, Kit lifted her fifteen-month-old daughter into her arms, rescuing Tuna Boat from further attack.Tuna lifted her head, offering Kit a pitiful look that asked, Why won’t she leave me alone? Kit returned her attention to her dark-haired daughter, ready to deliver a gentle reprimand. But one look into those wide, heart-stealing green eyes and Kit relented as usual. Nuzzling Melody, she gave her a kiss on the cheek and held her tightly to her chest.“What am I going to do with you, squirt?” she whispered, smiling down at her. Kit was forever stunned by how much Melody resembled Noah. It was true that Melody had Kit’s black hair, but those wide, guileless green eyes and her laughter-filled smile were Noah’s. Kit scowled, trying to make her daughter realize that she couldn’t keep stalking Tuna Boat.“Now listen, young lady, you’re not supposed to pick on poor blind cats.
