Chapter 64

#Chapter 64

Evelyn

Dropping to his level I cup his face in my palms and rub his sides slowly, trying to make him feel safe.

/"Everything's fine. I'm fine. Don't worry,/" I speak so quietly that only my overprotective dog can hear me.

With a woof he puts his paw on my shoulder and then his head.

I wrap my arms around his back and hug him, smoothing out his silky fur coat. He's been shedding a lot lately and I had to get him some shots for the allergy.

/"I'll be fine. Relax,/" I assure him before pulling away and gesturing to Jessica to call him.

Miles is hesitant to leave me but I kiss him and then boop his nose. Giving me an open-mouth smile he throttles away.

/"Chances are your dog might bite me if I take you out./"

I shake my head with a chuckle.

/"He's looking out for me. It's been just him and I for so long. He gets worried when I'm around new people, especially men./"