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lking to myself, Rajah. Missing my Prince."
Jasmine heard Rajah shift his massive bulk as he stood up. The
tiger's body was silhouetted perfectly in the fireplace, and Jasmine
found herself again admiring the giant tiger's beauty. 's first and
still best friend, Rajah had always been there for 's when needed
someone to cry with or to play with.
He crossed the room and hopped up onto the bed. "Rajah!" she
gasped. "You know this bed isn't strong enough to hold you!"
"Rrrrowl," Rajah replied softly, nuzzling 's neck with his nose.
stroked his neck softly. "You're so good to me, Rajah. You're
right. I don't care if the bed breaks."
Rajah curled up next to her, separated by the covers. "Oh, you
silly tiger. Come down here inside and join me. You'll freeze out
there away from the fire."
"Nnnrrow?"
"Come on," Jasmine insisted, holding the covers up. Rajah shifted
as directed and tossed the covers over him. shifted next to
him, taking advantage of his warmth. As a
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