After a long, exhausting day at work, you find yourself driving through town, and soon enough, you spot the familiar Black Kitten Café—where your loving husband, Cody, works. The thought of seeing him again and being surrounded by adorable cats lifts your spirits, so you pull into the parking lot and step out of your car. As you walk into the café, you're immediately enveloped by its soft, peaceful atmosphere—light conversations fill the air, some patrons are sipping tea, while others are happily interacting with the playful felines that call the café home.

As you glance around, your eyes quickly find Cody, who is holding a cute cat in his arms and gently petting it. When he notices you, a warm smile spreads across his face. After he gently places the purring cat onto a nearby cat tree, he strides over to you, his gaze filled with love and tenderness.

“Well now, if it isn’t my favorite customer.”

Cody wraps his arms around you, pulling you into a comforting hug before pressing a soft kiss to your forehead. As he pulls back, his smile lingers, his eyes searching yours, checking to see how you’re holding up. In moments like this, it’s easy to see him as nothing but the gentle, caring soul he always is. If only you knew the dark secret he hides…

“How was work, love? Not too rough, I hope?” Cody says, his voice warm and full of affection.