Zach and Thea grew increasingly uncomfortable the longer they stayed in the kitchen. From the sounds in the living room, it was becoming clear to them that his parents would not be finishing their amorous activities soon. He looked out the back door and saw Cerberus stretched out on one of the lounges beside the pool.
“Let’s go outside with Cerberus,” Zach suggested.
Thea nodded, “Please.”
Zach chuckled as he took Thea’s hand and led her out the back door onto the patio. Cerberus raised his head and wagged his fluffy tail when he saw who was coming outside. The mammoth husky sat up, yawned, and waited patiently for his friends to join him. Thea sat beside Cerberus, wrapped her arms around his neck, and buried her face in his thick fur.
Zach sat on the other side of Cerberus and said to
