"Okay, no." I smacked her hand away. "This weird baby shit is exactly why I am not a puppy person and will not be keeping her. I just wasn't about to call her 'dog' all the time like a preschooler. The rescue shelter was full, and I was too tired to drive to the one on the other side of town, but as soon as I can find her a good home, she goes away."

My work wasn't conducive to having a dog. Mrs. Hudson deserved stability and a loving family.

"Uh-huh." Pri's green eyes ...