Aiden only let go of Angel long enough to scoop up Cedric and put the wiggling dog in between them. A few chin licks might help distract Angel from the terrible outside world.

Since Cedric had her chin covered, the Mojoworlder kissed his fiancee's cheek. "We'll make a cuddle pile and eat chocolate or something tonight. Tomorrow, we figure out something to do."

He wondered where he put his cellphone. He needed to call into work. He should have some leeway to do so.