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Fifteen
“Are you sure about this?”
“No, but I’m doing it anyway.” Logan scrubbed his palm down his thigh. The Escalade was full—three suitcases full of clothes that would get them through fall into early winter, a dog bed stacked on top, and two of his guitars.
Izzy was in with the doctor one more time before they were getting on the road. The trip up to Maine would be a good seven hours driving time, but with Isabella’s injuries they’d have to take the time for a few stops for her to stretch.
Zeke sighed and petted Cody’s huge head through the window of his own truck. “Trina should be here any minute with Bellamina’s dog.”
Logan took another look at the dog bed. “Just how big a dog are we talking here?”
“Well, you said you wanted something super loyal and protective, right?”
“Right.”
“I think I got just what you needed.”
A minivan pulled up and Zeke waved. “There she is. Trina works with breeders and rescues. Fiona is a rescue.”
“Fiona?”
Logan’s mouth dropped open when the huge dog hopped out from behind the sliding door. She was rust and white colored with the most intelligent blue eyes he’d ever seen. She barked and twirled around and when Trina gave a sharp command, the dog’s ass hit pavement. “Wow.”
“Isn’t she gorgeous?”
“Is that a husky?” The dog was going to wipe the pavement with him.
“Nope, Alaskan Malamute.” Zeke dropped to his knees and the huge furry beast vibrated next to the lean blond. She obviously wanted to get to Zeke, but Trina had told her to stay.
And she stayed.
Trina waved to Zeke and gave Fiona a playful tap and she took off at a sprint and tackled him. Zeke laughed as the massive dog tried to crawl into his lap. Her eyes were rolled back with bliss as Zeke scratched her belly. “Who’s a pretty girl?” he asked with no sense of pride. A huge pink and black tongue swiped over his face.
“Hi, I’m Trina. We’re so glad you were looking for a new partner. Before I let you have her, I have to let you know that Fiona is an Alaskan Malamute and these dogs bond with their owners to an extreme level. They can’t be returned when the cute wears off.”
“It’s what I need. What my fiancée needs. She just lost her best friend and she’s grieving.”
“Best four legged friend or human?”
Logan smiled sadly. “Human.”
“Then, yes. Fiona will be perfect. She’s affectionate and likes to play. She listens to direct commands and has to be fed twice a day. She can’t be free-fed. She’ll eat until she makes herself sick.”
Logan nodded. “Understood.” He crouched down and put his hand out for Fiona to sniff. She tilted her head then her tongue lolled out as she nudged him for a petting. Happy to oblige, Logan stroked down her ears to her neck. Her fur was coarse and she had the most beautiful markings.
But it was her frosty blue eyes that really astounded him. She was stunning and her eyes saw everything. Instantly he felt better about the idea of getting her.
“Protection?”
“She will take her cues from her owner. She knows when to protect and when she’s told someone is a friend.”
He held his hand out to her and they shook. “This is a surprise. Izzy hasn’t really communicated since her friend died. I’m hoping Fiona will draw her back out.”
“I’d bet on it.”
“All right, I’m going in to get Izzy. I’ll be back in a minute.”
Logan tried to walk away and Fiona ran in circles around him. Trina made a sharp command for her to come and she whined once before returning to her side. He took the elevator up to the maternity ward, to the private rooms.
