Chapter 34

They walked twice around the park which was relatively empty, probably because it was getting dark. At one point they met a couple walking their dog. Argyle cowered behind Neil’s leg until they passed.

“I wonder,” Kev said. “Maybe she was being trained to fight, or saw it happen to the males in her litter.”

“Or she was the runt and the other ones bullied her. I suppose it’s better that she’s afraid of them instead of trying to attack.”

“No kidding. Poor baby.” Kev patted her head.

By the time they got back to the apartment Argyle was dragging. When Neil let her off her leash, she immediately went to her blanket, settled down, and fell asleep.

“No stamina,” Kev commented, grinning.

Neil huffed. “We did walk for almost an hour and she’s only a puppy.”

“I was teasing.”

“I know.” Neil headed to the kitchen, asking, “Do you want coffee before you go?”

“Yeah. Sounds good.” Kev followed him then checked the freezer. “And ice cream.”