Storm Watcher by Maria V. Snyder

Author:Maria V. Snyder
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Maria V. Snyder

During the afternoon, families arrived to pick up their new puppies. After each pup left, Willajean disappeared into the house and only returned when the next car drove down the driveway.

Willajean greeted the last customer with a red nose and blotchy skin.

“Is your mom sick?” Luke asked Megan.

“No. Mom’s upset to see the puppies go. I’m not. They almost destroyed the sunroom last night and I’m tired of cleaning up after them.”

Luke understood both of them. He’d miss them all, but a part of him agreed with Megan. The litter had been a handful and now he could concentrate all his attention on Lightning.

After the customer left, Willajean moved Lightning and Hurricane into the big crate next to Lance so they wouldn’t be lonely.

As they prepared the food for the next day another car crunched along the drive. Willajean hurried out. Soon voices approached the kennel. Luke and Megan exchanged a concerned look when Willajean entered with a scowling man.

“I’m sorry about the mix-up, Roger. I messed up the count. You can have the puppy I saved for myself.” Willajean picked up Hurricane. “He’s a—”

“I don’t want a male. I specifically requested a female so I can breed her,” Roger said. The creases in his face deepened.

Oh no. Luke clutched his hands tight. Willajean had promised this man a papillon and the only female left was Lightning. His good mood fled in an instant.

“I’m really sorry. You can have pick of the next litter. Sweetie—”

“I wanted a pup from Lady. She has excellent markings.” Roger stabbed a finger at Lightning. “What about this one? Is it a female?”

A numb horror washed over Luke. No way Willajean would upset a paying customer.

“She’s sold to another.” Willajean kept her gaze on Roger.

“Can you see if your other customer will wait for a pup from Sweetie? I paid top dollar for this dog and I’ve a timeline of my own you know.”

A painful knot gripped Luke’s stomach. The last thing he wanted was to lose Lightning, but Willajean had been so nice to him and has done so much for him. She needed his help this time. He couldn’t be selfish.

Could he?

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