*Harper POV*

“Do your business, Cocoa,” I urged the little dog. We’d gone out for a walk in the neighborhood and when we were just coming back, she kept acting like she needed to go, so I let her off the leash in the back yard, hoping she’d get it done. I really needed to get to the store before it closed. Cocoa was sniffing around, taking her time.

I started tapping my foot impatiently. I guess I should have gone to the store before the walk. I thought ...