Trinity’s carriage stopped in front of Dr. Kalper’s house. Gaar was right. She refused to make Hugh choose between her and his principles. If he wanted to wait until they were married to have young, she was fine with that. Her parents wouldn’t understand, but she’d deal with them later. She jumped out of the carriage. “Ott, this shouldn’t take too long. Are you okay in the harness?”
The Grunt nodded, smiling his big, toothy smile.
“Great.” She walked to the door and knocked.
“Trinity, glad you made it.” Dr. Kalper opened the door, his eyes darting over her head to the Grunt. “There’s food on the side of the house. Not much but you’re welcome to it.”
“Ott just ate...” Her words trailed off as he snorted in disagreement, his eyes going to the pile of cut grass by Kalper’s house. He’d al
