Beloved Stranger
“She opened the door. Cedric stood above Bear, a whip in his hand. Teeth bared in a snarl, Bear crouched as if to leap. Blood showed in his fur.
“Bear, no,” she said.
The dog whined in protest, but sank to his belly.
Kimbra turned on Cedric. “What did you do to my dog?” she demanded, fighting to control her temper.
“The bloody animal would not stop barking.”
“He is not supposed to.”
Bear growled.
She leaned down and petted his head. “No, Bear,” she said again.
The dog continued to growl.
“You should keep that dog tied up.”
“He protects us.” She stood in front of the door.
“I came to see you,” he said, obviously deciding to ignore her hostility. “I have something for you.”
“I have no need of anything.”
“I would like to come inside.”
“My daughter is asleep.”
His eyes flamed, and she almost took a step back from the anger in them. But she was not going to show fear. Not to the likes of him.
He took an object out of his pocket and held it out.
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