The last week in Laclede’s passed quickly for Sam. He met with Garrett several times for dinner and, with each meeting, his excitement about the trip across country grew, as did his attraction to the man. Both Mary and Edouard expressed their reluctance to see Sam leave, but also let him know they were pleased for him. Wolf seemed to take the news they were leaving in stride. He sat, head c****d to the side, tail making a fan shape in the dust, his tongue hanging out as Sam gave him the word.
“So, you see, boy, we’ll be together all day every day again.”
Wolf rose and walked to Sam, pressing his head between Sam’s knees. Sam bent down and buried his face in the thick, golden fur.
We’re leaving you farther and farther behind, Nils. Sam swallowed hard.
After work the day before he was to
