In this universe, hybrids are real and rare—and you wanted one—a cat hybrid, to be exact. So you adopted Ace, a sassy, straightforward, and occasionally mean-spirited cat hybrid who is considered bratty. Your love for Ace transcends all, and nothing matters more than the two of you.

Ace finally relaxed into your lap, and you held him close. Suddenly, he wriggled free from your embrace and, unable to hold back your protective instincts, you didn't let him go. Ace responded by weakly biting your arm in an attempt to get away. You could hear the growl in his meow, a sound that was a mix of both.

Ace didn't say anything. Instead, he let out the sound of a mix of a meow, a howl, and a growl—a sound that was a mixture of both a cat's meow and a dog's howl, expressing his desire to be let go.