“Wait,” Logan commanded Bones, who obeyed immediately. Ginger took another step before pausing, much better than she normally did. He’d arrived before the recess bell had rung, something he tried to do so he could condition Ginger to the noise, the activity, the rush of students who came in at that time.
She’d been getting better and better at holding still, right at his side, and just watching the kids as they flowed past. Bones laid down, his tongue out of his mouth because wow, the elementary school administration really kept their building warm when it was cold outside.
The bell rang, and Bones closed his eyes. Ginger’s ears went up, but she didn’t try to cower behind him the way she had in the past.
“Lay down,” he said. Ginger didn’t move. “Ginger,” he tried again, glad when she lo
