Kicked out of his home at eighteen, Cole ends up at The Haven, a drop-in spot for homeless teens, run by Adam Franks. Unable to spend the nights there, he ends up sleeping rough, is attacked by a pair of punks -- and rescued by a Bullmastiff he names Bull.<br><br>Cole and Bull become inseparable. Cole also meets, and is attracted to, Ky, a friend of Adam's, who twice saves Cole from more attackers. After the second attack, things suddenly change in Cole's life when he finds out why someone seems to be after him.<br><br>Will Ky be able to convince Cole he's told him is the truth, while dealing with his own attraction to Cole? And can Ky and his friends keep Cole safe from a man who claims to be Cole's real father?

Cole and His Dog

“There’s one thing,” Cole said. “I didn’t even think about it, in my excitement about possibly having a real place to live. Will they let Bull be there with me?”


Adam chuckled. “Luckily, I did, and the answer is yes, as long as he’s collared and leashed, and has his tags.”


Cole nodded. “I’ll find a vet tomorrow, before I go to work. Bull’s not going to like the leash idea, but if that’s what it takes.”


“I’m afraid so. I know a good vet. I’ll take him, if that’s okay with you.”


“You don’t have to. I’m actually an adult. Well, at least of age,” Cole replied. “You have more than enough to keep you busy here.”


“Not a problem. The vet is two doors down from the grocery store. I’ll drop Bull off, shop, and pick him up when we’re through.”


“Okay, then.” Cole took out his wallet. “How much do you think it’ll cost?”


“Let’s say fifty dollars, as a guess, if you want him to examine Bull, too. For just the shot and the tag? Last time I took a dog in, it was twenty dollars.”


Chapter 13