Chapter Seventeen
Ellie
I idly stirred my mug of hot chocolate. My flight had landed yesterday evening. As planned, Chocolate had arrived this morning. He was presently curled up in a corner of the couch, after sniffing my entire apartment quite thoroughly. Between the rescues I fostered on occasion and Sally’s presence here before she passed away, I was certain his nose had been working overtime. After Chocolate had his fill of smelling everything, he’d happily chowed down on a bowl of food, lapped at his water, and then curled up to fall into a deep sleep.
Last night, I had plenty to do to keep my mind somewhat occupied. I had rushed out to get new supplies just for him, including a brand-new dog bed, a bowl, and a bright purple collar and leash. I was that kind of dog person. I got t
