Chapter 2

“Shall we give them a fright, teach them to stay away and not trespass on our land?”

Another cautionary bark, then Atlas climbed to his paws.

“Okie dokie, let’s go spooking.”

Seamus let Atlas lead the way, following the dog along a winding path of trampled down grass. After about the fourth turn he knew exactly where on the estate Atlas was leading him and Seamus was intrigued. After all, it was absolutely the last place he expected anyone to venture. Unless, of course, the neighborhood kids decided it would be a perfect place to party. Just the thought of such a disrespectful turn of events made him clench his jaw, hands curling into fists.

“If we’re going where I think we are then I shall wind up being extremely unhappy,” he said to Atlas.

The massive dog never broke stride.