The air between us grew thicker. More charged. More… dangerous. Like before a storm.
A low growl interrupted the moment.
I turned my head just in time to see the ebony Doberman, with something in its mouth. Something I recognized instantly.
"Hey!" I opened my eyes in horror. "That's my shoe!"
Only then did it hit me. While I was playing with that beautiful dog, I'd fallen and lost my shoe. And now it was in the animal's mouth, like a trophy.
The dog walked past us with complete composure.
"Nero," he ordered, his voice firm and commanding.
The dog didn't even flinch.
I frowned. A smile tugged at my lips.
"Looks like he's not paying as much attention to you as you'd hoped," I said, my words sharp with mockery.
His eyes flashed with something akin to annoyance. Well, final
