A Soft Woolen Pocket

I slipped back inside from the chilly balcony draft, padding softly across the dark floorboards toward the warmth of the living room sofa. A heavy knitted throw blanket had slumped off the armrest in a soft, rumpled heap. Using both paws, I carefully eased my way into a deep fold between the thick woolen cables. Tucked inside the knit, I discovered an oversized wooden coat button with two smooth carved grooves. I rested my chin right against its polished grain, pulling the fuzzy wool hem snug over my feet as the house grew quiet for the night.