The smile faded from Zoe’s face. The puppy licked her neck when she turned her head to the side in embarrassment, which tickled. She ducked several times and inadvertently buried her face in Mason’s neck.

She said with a trace of affection, “Take it away, Mason.”

He took the puppy, but he didn’t let go of her. Pressing against her, there was a hint of repressed lust in his eyes.

He leaned in her ear and asked tenderly, “Will you be its mommy?”

Her cheeks were as red as wine when she resp