Sean’s front door was wide open. He stood there, staring at Deuce sprawled on the ground.

Did Sean seriously have zero experience with pets? Deuce was sick. It needed medicine and rest, not to be dragged outside.

I tugged the leash in my hand. “Baby, let’s go check over there.”

Samoyeds were insanely sensitive to other dogs. Before I’d even finished speaking, mine had already spotted Deuce and lunged straight toward him.

If it ...