The Puppy Had a Note Tied to Her Paw-and Someone Promised to Call at Noon

apartment.”

“That’s good.”

“It allows pets.”

My hand tightened around the phone.

Across the room, Sophie was asleep in a square of winter sunlight.

“Are they asking for her back?”

“No.”

The answer came quickly, but it did not release the pressure in my chest.

“Then why are you calling?”

“Lucy wants to see you both. She says continue reading …