Word Set 2: agony, entitlement, stem

There was a determination in her golden eyes today. She looked almost in pain like the agony of not having her reward was eating a hole right through her body. Her demeanor would resemble entitlement if the payment had not been promised. Finally, the sweet delight was lowered to her level and handed over. The eternity of waiting was almost worth it. However, to remind the gift giver who was really in charge, the feline knocked the vase filled with long stem roses right off the shelf on her way out of the room with her tasty treat in tow.