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I shrug his arm off, huffing incredulously. “Pff. She works with animals, man. She’s changed. I’m telling you, she won’t be scared of a fly.”
“No, but she’s a handful and a princess.”
“Do you even know your sister, man? She’s a fucking warrior, not a princess.” I scoff. Zoey isn’t actually what her brothers think of her. They see parts of her now, not her whole self and that makes my heart twinge a little for her. “You should call her. She misses you and Owen.”
Trepidation mars his face. “Yeah, I will. I miss her too.”
Lunch came and went. Owen ribbed me too, telling me I was making a mistake and Zoey would way prefer luxury, but I think they’re wrong. They don’t know her as well as I do. They might live their lavish lifestyle every day, but she doesn’t, and I appreciate that.
I call the shelter, hoping that one of the guys will pick up and not Zoey.
“Hello, Paw Prints shelter. How can I help?”
“Hey, Lloyd, it’s Harrison.”
“Hey man, want me to get Zoey?”
“Actually, I wanted to talk to you.”
“Oh, really?” he says with a smile in his voice. “Decided you wanted a husband instead? Look, I’m flattered, but I’m also married to Sam. I hate to break your heart, but...”
I laugh. “You really are breaking my heart. But I wanted to ask how long until you think the animals will be settled in other shelters?”
“Oh, uh, I’m pretty sure they’re all being moved tomorrow morning. We managed to find one that could take them all, which is so much easier. And they agreed to let Sam and I do their up keep still, so hopefully no one will be anxious.”
I nod, even though he can’t see me. “That’s good. Great even. And the contractors haven’t been booked yet, right?”
“I think Zoey might have been talking to someone about that today. She was scowling a lot at numbers.”
“Yeah, we had a lot of that last night.”
“Lloyd, I need another set of eyes on this. I can’t look at numbers any longer.”Zoey’s raspy voice echoes in the distance.
“Boss needs me. Sorry, Mr Zoey. Gotta run.”
“Wait, just really fast. I want to take Zoey away. If we get things booked before the weekend, can you both handle the contractors if she isn’t there?”
Lloyd hesitates. “We can, and we did when she was in Vegas, but…”
“…but?” I prompt.
“I’m not sure she’ll let us take the reins on this one. The woman is a fierce mama bear with this place.”
“I’m not giving her a choice. She needs a break.”
“Well, alrighty then,” he chuckles. “I can see why Zoey likes you. Don’t worry about this place. We’ve been with her since the beginning. We can handle it.”
“Great,” I sigh in relief. “Oh, and Lloyd?”
“Uhuh.”
“Don’t tell her. It’s a surprise.”
Chapter 36
Zoey
Harrisonhasbeenactingstrange.
