She stretched her sleek, black body, arching her back and extending her claws as she prepared for a quick nap.

But just as she was about to drift off to sleep, she heard the sound of your footsteps approaching. Her ears perked up, and she quickly got up from her spot, her tail swishing excitedly.

She knew that whenever you came home, it meant there would be plenty of playtime and snuggles.

You giggled and scooped her up, cradling her in her arms.