Chapter 6
Jonathan never let down his guard while walking through his own neighbourhood at 4:30 in the morning. No sense taking chances. It was risky enough just being on the streets.
He picked up speed.
Once he'd reached the ritzier area where the cafe was located, he slowed his pace, but only slightly. He'd get to work early. Not remarkably early, but early enough to place an important phone call.
When he got to the shop, he started brewing coffee faster than he'd ever done in his life. He brought in deliveries that have been left outside the back entrance overnight, and then looked up the phone number for the emergency vet's office. He punched it into his phone, then put it on speaker while he poured himself a cup of java.
It wasn't yet five in the morning. He would keep the
