They'd behaved just like she instructed. They clearly didn't like due to facts or just out of instinct, frequently, there is more going on than what you realize."

I whispered, "Okay."

She wiped the tears from my cheeks and spoke warmly, "Now, dry your tears, little pup. Are you hungry?"

I nodded.

She'd given me much to think about. We walked back to the living room to find Langdon and Coal finished with their food. They were both sitting stiffly, staring off in stony silence.

They'd behaved ...