After Amore died, it was clear to all the humans that Besame thought she'd be the "top cat"; she was the senior cat, not just in years, but she'd been "in residence" longer than the other two. But she'd been "beta" for so long, she had no idea how to be an "alpha."
She keeps trying, growling at the other two whenever they come near her, occasionally escalating to screaming and scratching when Bella got too close. Zoe simply ignores her--as I said, she's a one person cat and, as long as that person is within sight/sound/scent, the rest of the world can go hang itself.
But not Bella. Though she's about two thirds Besame's size, Bella is a reformed street cat and, if another cat is going to show signs of aggression, that cat had better be ready to stand behind the threat. Bella may lose the battle, but she won't back down or back off unless she's physically removed from the scene by someone bigger (me, usually).
It does not make for a peaceful household.
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