Page 148 of Tormented Billionaire Romance Series

“Well, I can't wait for it.” I drank the last of my coffee and sighed, setting the mug on the table. “Ready, babe?”

“All ready. You go get dressed and I'll collect Max.”

I rose from the couch and bounced into the bedroom. I tore into my closet, unable to pick what I wanted to wear. I settled on a patterned blouse with a black pair of leggings. I slipped on my flats, grabbed my purse, and ran out the bedroom door.

“Come on, Max!”

He ran after me out the door and into the yard. I giggled as he ran with me to the car. I unlocked the back door and let him hop inside, bouncing to the front to jump in. I noticed Levon dragging behind us.

I rolled down the window. “Come on, old man!”

He shook his head as he rounded the car and climbed into the passenger's seat. “You're going to pay for that.”

“Oh, like the way you threatened Ryan? Give me a break. I've been playing chess for years and I can dance circles around you.”

“Alright, that's a challenge. You're in for it, princess.”

I giggled as I maneuvered the car out of the driveway. “It's on, mister.”

I drove carefully toward downtown where the pet store was located. When I pulled into the parking lot, Max noticed the other dogs. He bounced in the back seat, whining.

I chuckled. “Alright, boy. You have to be good around the other dogs. You're on duty, so you have to behave.”

“Oh, I have his vest,” Levon said while reaching down into the bag on the ground. “They said it would help to keep people from interfering.”

“Excellent. Did you bring a leash?”

“Yeah, it's right here.”

He handed me the leash and I stepped out of the car, going to the back door. I popped it open and attached the leash to his collar. Levon joined me to attach his vest. He looked so adorable wearing his vest that I squealed and rubbed his head.

“You're on duty now, Mr. Max.”

“You're so adorable.”

I beamed. “Oh, hush. I'm just letting him know we're going into a store.”

“Yeah, that's why it's so cute.”

I held his leash taut and led him to the double sliding doors. Once we were inside, I guided him down to the dog aisle where we examined the beds. Levon grabbed a cart. I dunked a bed into it, patting it and showing Max how soft it was.

After the beds, we wandered down the food aisle to get him something tasty. Levon tucked a large bag of dog food underneath the cart and then kept pushing it, leading me to the treats. We plucked three bags of bones, soft chews, and crunchy treats that we tossed into the cart with the bed.

“We should get him toys, too,” I said while hopping another aisle down. “I think they're here.”

Levon followed me just like Max. They both stayed close as I reached up to grab a squeaky toy, holding it up for Max to sniff. He huffed.

I smiled. “I think that means yes.”

“Go for it. Get him a few squirrels, too.”

“You mean those soft ones?”

“Yeah!”

I giggled. “Alright, if you say so.”

“The rope toy is always a good one. He'll probably like to play tug of war.”

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