Losing Penny by Kristy Tate

Author:Kristy Tate
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, small town, contemporary, cooking, rose arbor

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Drake was midway through his breakfast when Trevor knocked on the door. Wolfgang, who had been lounging at Drake’s feet, bolted up and barked.

“That’s annoying,” Mia said, frowning into her cup of tea.

Not as annoying as Trevor Marx. “He’s a watchdog, Mom,” Drake said, motioning through the window for Trevor to come in. “He’s just doing his job.”

Wolfgang rose to his feet, growling low and deep as Trevor entered the room.

“This dog does not like me,” Trevor complained.

He’s not the only one. Drake looked at his watch—two more hours until lunch at the club. What was Trevor doing here?

“Here, boy,” Trevor coaxed, holding out his hand for the dog to sniff.

Wolfgang sat down, placing his bottom on the top of Drake’s running shoe, his tail smacking Drake’s shin. He growled again.

Trevor shook his head. “What did you do to win him over?”

Drake smiled and shook his head. “Animal magnetism, I guess.”

“Furry friends flock together,” Penny said, limping down the stairs.

Drake’s spoon paused over his oatmeal. “Are you going out with him?”

“See, he is part watchdog!” Penny laughed and sat down on the sofa to put on one shoe; she left the other foot in a sock.

“You don’t mind, right? You are divorced.” Trevor said. It sounded like a half question half statement.

“How can he mind? He’s going out with your sister,” Mia spoke up.

Geez, thank you, Mom.

Wolfgang growled and Drake suppressed his own.

“Now, where are you two headed?” Mia asked.

“I’m going to show her the town,” Trevor said, holding out his hand to Penny.

Drake had a hard time swallowing his oatmeal as he watched Trevor hand Penny her cane. He chased it down with a slug of orange juice and nearly choked when Penny mentioned the Bluebird Café.

He felt her eyes on him as he coughed. The juice burned the back of his throat.

“What is it about that place? Can it be so horrible?” Penny asked.

“His old girlfriend used to work there,” Mia said.

Again, thank you, Mom.

“Oh,” Penny said, comprehension dawning. “You don’t want me to meet Blair?”

Drake shook his head. “It’s not that…anyway, I think she’s in Aruba.”

Penny frowned at him then took Trevor’s arm. “Have fun at the club,” she said.

Wolfgang barked three times as Penny and Trevor disappeared through the door.

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