As he struggles to get back on his feet after the horrors of service as a medic in the Middle East war, Roy Dunham tends bar in a quiet club. The sudden entrance of K-9 Officer Samson, a Belgian Malinois, and his handsome "human" partner Craig Rommel startles Roy, and the cop's attitude puts him off.<br><br>Roy's opinion soon changes, however, after Sam and Craig save him from drug-driven violence. He returns the favor by tending their gunshot wounds, and before long, Roy finds himself hoping the policeman and the dog will become permanent parts of his life.<br><br>Can Sam be the key to winning Roy's way into Craig Rommel's well-protected heart?

Saved By Sam

“Will you wait here until I get back? We’re not finished yet, and I don’t want you to disappear on me.”


His hands were tight but gentle, clasping Roy’s upper arms and holding him almost touching close.


For a moment, Roy couldn’t find his voice. He nodded and finally cleared his throat to speak. “Yeah, if you want me to, I’ll wait. Anything you want me to do, if it’s possible and legal, I’ll do it.”


Craig leaned down and kissed him. It was gentle this time, a slow savoring of lips to lips. “Thanks.” His voice was soft. “I need something to look forward to. I have a feeling this is not going to be a pleasant situation.”


“Be careful,” Roy said, as Craig’s hands fell away, leaving him feeling somehow bereft. “I bet you feel incomplete without Sam, so be real careful.”


Chapter 11