The house was empty when I arrived home. Even my faithful Galleytrot had gone off somewhere. So much for watching over me every moment.

Honestly, I was happy he was out. I was getting a little tired of being babysat by a drooling, pony-sized rug. At least I was able to make him stay home when I left the house earlier. The mess he would have made in the back of my car... I adored him and Sassy both, but it would be nice not to have silver and black animal hair all over ...