Cynthia had gotten settled in for the night, one of the guards making sure that she had everything necessary for her and her pup. The pup had been beyond thrilled to see Zalena again, and she offered to spend time with him the next day if he settled in for the night for his mom. The pup promised that he would, and by the next morning, the pup had come bounding down the stairs and nearly slammed into Zalena’s legs only to hug her.

Stumbling slightly, she caught her balance and ...