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ty to ask if I'd 'help him out re

not a

Haven Animal Shelter-listening to my best

ns. She had a knack for filling silence when I didn't feel like talking, which was oft

ouse anymore-not after my boyfriend of six years cheated on me. We'd started dating in high

hadn't exactly been eager to jum

had many visitors today. Mia worked the front desk, and she always complained of boredom until I agreed to sit with her fo

gently playing with their paws so they'd get used to being handled. Som

e of fluff and affection, though currently, she was tripping over herself as

g her eyes. "But I was drunk, and I needed a ride hom

ntly prying Luna's l

t. And guess who

ed up.

So we just kinda stare at each other awkwardly until he glares at the

You hooked u

e was good." She winked.

appy for you, Mia

ys careful." Then she frowned

p, realizing I'd

on your mind. You know you

really happened. Just a w

admitted, feeling an odd sense of relief at saying it

"Kinda hot, k

han I usually go for, but he had these intense grey-blue eyes, and his hair was this perfect silver-not

ou actually noticed a

ce in Luna's f

u talk

hed.

on! You haven't lik

to be, I'll s

er arms. "You

ront doorbell ringing. Mia immediately shifted in

aven! What can I

slowly scanned the room, his gaze lingering on the high ce

eep blu

amiliarity, though I co

" Mia tri

te, but almost amus

adopt

racing the leash in my hand until

oesn't allow pets. And if I brought

Luna's fur. "She's sweet. I don

uld adopt her,

nough time to give her what she needs.

made something in my stomach flutter. His tone was

d less attention. If you get a bonded p

nded

I glanced at Mia and grinn

hing unreadable in his express

, suddenly

ered, deciding to match his teasing ton

energy." His gaze flickered down my body and back up

ever helps you

if shifting gears, he pulled out a checkbook and turned to M

ned, blin

her. "The Haven

anded her the check. "Hop

glance at me,

r senses. "Did you just let that man

romised yo

you. And did you see that suit?

res, he knows wh

ad in disbelief.

"I'm taking

I put Luna back in her k

d refreshing. I leaned against

I felt

ensation at the

round my waist. A cloth pressed over my nose

rugg

quickly fad