the main house when a deep, rumblin

e. It moved like lightning, a hundred and fifty pounds

vely, his hand shooting out to p

n's arm and opened her own, letting out a

r over, the dog seemed to understand its own size, planting its ma

hick ruff, rubbing her hands vigorously

d swayed. He whined and pushed his nose into h

tried to protect her. Slowly, the tension in his shoulders eased. A

remembers his owner," a warm fem

with a pitcher of lemonade. She looked elegant and composed,

ushed up the steps, wrapping her arms aroun

r gently. "Welcome home, sweetheart.

er Angelena's glowing face. Then, almost u

looking at the dog. He was staring at Angelena. His gaze was intense, focused, and completely unguarde

out clear and sweet. Dalton watched her, his eyes tracking her ever

lowed his line of sight, then spoke softly, "Sh

osture going rigid. He cleared his throat, lookin

of his neck betrayed him. Cordella smiled to herself. Her son, the

, a light sheen of sweat on her brow. She grabbed a glass

kling. "You've taken great care of

Dalton had done this favor just yest

ed his hand deeper into his pocket, his knuckle

ss with barely concealed amusement.

asing lilt. "Dalton spent every free moment with that dog.

n, her gaze lingering on

ast time he had blushed, but right now, his skin felt like it was o