"But are you a true cat?" They weren't human, but he wasn't entirely a cat as well. "I don't know if your theory holds!" Besides, had anyone ever proven that cats really had nine lives? She didn't think so.

She nudges his head and mussed up his hair; she knew how much he liked that. "You mean we'll take all the good stuff first." Adjusting into a more comfortable position so she wasn't awkwardly supporting Rowan's head, she made a thoughtful hum. "I don't know." She really didn't. She'd rather not go to the Hedge any time soon.