Paws & Prejudice — Episode 7

He gently pressed his head against my hand. Mom, if I die, Dante will be heartbroken. Luna told me he was our human. I still want to stay with him.

Dante looked at me. Snow is not just a pet. If you save him, the Moretti family will owe you. I nodded.

This was my only chance, too. I'll make him stand. If I fail, do whatever you want. Dante nodded.

Sophia grabbed his sleeve. Dante! One more word, and you leave. She quickly let go.

Dante looked at me. Do it. Thomas handed me the tools. I reached for Snow's collar.

Sophia moved close to me. Go ahead. I want to see you save him. If you fail, you won't walk out of this house.

I ignored her. Snow watched my hands. Mom, be careful! That horrible necklace has been biting me for days! I touched the collar. Then I slid two fingers under the thick white fur. Snow See? That's where it hurts!

Hold still. I'm trying. I found the edge of the collar. It was pressing hard against his skin. I picked up the small cutter. Arthur stepped forward.

Stop this. You'll only hurt him more. Dante raised one hand. Arthur stopped. No one else spoke. I carefully cut through the collar. The expensive band fell onto the velvet bed. For one second, Snow did not move. Sophia smiled.