Lightning flashed and an explosion of sound rumbled through the small house. The orange tabby on the window sill twitched his tail, watching with feline amusement the chaos that reigned just beyond the glass. The young woman leaned against the frame, stroking a hand through the cat's plush fur before settling into her favorite chair, teacup and saucer in hand. So dark and broody, she thought with a smile, perfect for a night in.