By Invitation Only The grief was unbearable. Every aspect of her life, every place she went inside and outside of her house, reminded her of him. Her heart had been ripped open by the loss, making her view the world through a tattered veil of emotions. She could see his beautiful, black, wide eyes looking up at her in adoration, love passing between them with every gaze. How comforting it was to hold him with his head on her shoulder, feeling the warmth and affection the relationship afforded. Unconditional love was rare in this world, and she had found it, packaged in eighteen pounds of bone, muscle, and hair. The silky black coat was brushed daily to keep him tangle free and special meals of sirloin tips and kibble were prepared for his enjoyment. His stature as an old soul was not hin

