When four o’clock hit, I was more than ready to lock the door and crash on my couch at home. Normally, I would straighten the store during the last hour. Instead, I played Solitaire on the store’s laptop while Princess napped. The place was quiet after Willie and his dog left. Too quiet.
Twenty minutes before closing, Jane came out of her office and down the stairs. Princess’s ears perked up at her footsteps. “I’m done. You done? Great. Let’s close early.”
No argument from me. We started our closing routine. Jane went upstairs to count the till while I tended to the cats. Princess followed me, knowing it was treat time. I didn’t make it to the door to lock it when Leo Voss appeared. Next to him was his furry companion. Jade’s back half wiggled once she saw me. Princess took one look at t
