Rhett (Signature Sweethearts) by Kelsie Rae

Author:Kelsie Rae [Rae, Kelsie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-10-02T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Rhett

My cut-up knuckles tap against Indie’s door anxiously. I wince, making a mental note to clean them later.

When the door finally opens, deja vu hits me in the gut. Indie’s ashy blonde hair hangs past her shoulders as she stands there in a white tank top and baby blue sleep shorts. They’re so short they’re practically indecent.

“Hey, you,” she greets me. Her arms are crossed, and she’s leaning against the doorjamb casually, like she didn’t just catch me with my tongue hanging out of my mouth, eerily similar to the big guy a few minutes ago.

I lick my lips. “Hey.”

“Can I help you?” She grins at my awkwardness.

Clearing my throat, I remind myself why I knocked on her door in the first place. “Yeah, actually. I was wondering if you knew if our building is pet friendly?”

She furrows her brow before asking, “Do you have a pet?”

“Umm . . . no?” I grimace, knowing I sound like a kid who was caught skipping school.

After laughing at my ridiculous attempt to lie, Indie puts me out of my misery. “It’s a pet-friendly apartment building. Don’t stress, Batman. It’s all good. So, what kind of pet do you have? And is this a new thing, or have you been really sneaky for the past month and a half? ’Cause I haven’t heard a bark, or a meow, or a chirp. Nada.”

“I didn’t technically get a pet. I was running, and I found a dog tangled up in some bushes. He didn’t have a collar, but I’ve been on the phone with various veterinarians and the pound. The vet suggested I bring him in to see if he’s been chipped. The pound recommended I simply drop him off.” I can’t do that to him, though. I’ve only known the big guy for a few hours, but he’s already impacted me in an unforgettable way.

Kind of like someone else I know . . . .

“You could keep an eye out for flyers, but I wouldn’t suggest dropping him off at the pound. If he’s house-trained, it shouldn’t be that big of a deal to keep him a few days, right?” she suggests, and I like that she’s looking out for the big guy before she’s even met him.

“That’s what I was thinking.”

“So . . . can I meet him?” Her eyes light up at the prospect.

I walk the five steps between our apartments and open the door to let the giant furball bound out into the hallway. His tongue lolls out the side of his mouth and makes him look like he’s the happiest damn dog on the planet.

Indie drops to her knees and stretches her arms wide as she gives the mammoth dog a giant bear hug that would make any man jealous.

“Aren’t you the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen? Yes, you are! Yes, you are!” she coos lovingly. Her voice drips with unabashed affection. “You need a bath, mister!” she adds, as her fingers tangle in his matted fur.

The big guy licks her cheek in reply, causing Indie to giggle happily.

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