Taking the Bait

"Nothing. The fish took the bait," Elara said lazily, as she leisurely scooped Leo back from Julian.

Julian was stunned for a moment.

Leo's eyes sparkled the moment he realized he'd been rescued. He wrapped his arms around Elara's neck, snuggling up to her and clinging tight, purring happily like a little kitten.

When he saw his stern-faced uncle, Leo put on his most angelic look. He let out a mis