Chapter Fifteen
Pierce slowed his pace. His chest puffed out, but not in exertion. He’d been running the perimeter of the herd for an hour. The sheep heeded his guidance and kept within the perimeter he set. They moved at a leisurely pace, searching the sparse patches on the ground for sustenance.
Bo kept up the rear, pushing the stragglers on. Peep flanked Gloria who led the herd deeper into the meadow. It was easy to lose sight of the dogs and the she-wolf in the herd. The sheep’s wool was mostly white with a dusky tan to light brown coloring. Much like the dogs’ and Gloria’s coat. Much like Pierce’s own coat.
The sun was high in the sky. Not a cloud in sight. The valley was lush with grass, but the sheep mostly passed over the shards in search of the rough brush they preferred.
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