Housebreaking a Husband Author:Lori Soard Her fingertips brushed the tip of Nightfire's collar. A man's shout startled her and the dog sprinted out of her reach. The man ran toward them. Sarah's mouth lost all moisture as she noted the man's height. — Night stopped. Looked at the man. Looked back at Sarah. Looked at the little boy. Gave another yelp and ran in circles around the approach... more »ing man.
Now closer, Sarah saw that the man carried a small child with him. The little girl was a replica of the boy, only with a head full of glossy black hair. She was perched on the man's shoulders.
"Kyle, Kyle. Thank God." His gentle face creased with worry.
She relaxed. The man wasn't a maniac; he was frantic with worry that his son was missing.
Nightfire continued to run in circles, winding his leash tightly about the man's ankles.
"Night, halt." she shouted, but her command was lost on the still-terrified dog.
She made a frantic lunge for him, but the dog was too fast, and the leash, now too short, tapped the man.
In a tangle of arms, four furry legs, and sand, they collided. Just before the man fell, Sarah grabbed the toddler atop his shoulders.« less