Chapter 5
A Trail of Yarn
Oh no! A ball of yarn has unraveled, and Snowy and Starry are batting it around! The colorful string snakes across the living room, leading them on a merry chase. Mary and Luna exchange worried glances.
My heart did a happy little flutter-thump when Mom said Luna was coming over. It wasn't just any visit; Luna was bringing her pets! I'd only ever seen pictures of Snowy, her fluffy white cat, and Starry, her tiny white kitten. Mom knows I’ve always wished for a pet of my own, and Luna had promised to let me play with them. I spent the whole morning tidying my room, making sure my favorite stuffed animals were lined up just so, and even practiced my best "gentle petting" technique on my teddy bear.
When Luna’s car finally pulled into my driveway, I was practically bouncing out the front door. Luna hopped out, her long brown hair catching the sunlight, and her blue eyes sparkled with excitement. And then I saw them! Tucked into a soft carrier was Snowy, looking regal and a little bit sleepy, and beside him, a tiny ball of fluff that had to be Starry. Starry’s little pink nose twitched, and her blue eyes, so like Luna’s, darted around, taking in all the new sights and smells.
"Mary!" Luna called, her voice bright. "They’re so excited to be here!"
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