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I would get to the bottom of this because my gut told me there was more going on, and whoever was behind this was going to feel my wrath.

Chapter

Forty-Seven

TITUS

Fawn mumbled softly as she slept while I loaded her into the SUV.

She hadn’t stopped pacing until Sheba came out of surgery and Dr. Taylor said she was going to be okay. I hadn’t even cared when she hugged him and thanked him for saving Sheba’s life as she cried. Matt and I sat quietly watching Fawn and Winston as they waited for Sheba to wake up. Then it was like Fawn just couldn’t stay awake any longer. Her eyes closed as she fell asleep with their heads on her lap.

Closing the door gently, not to wake her, I turned to face Matt.

“Thank you,” I said, holding out my hand.

He looked at my offering of peace between us and finally returned the gesture. It was over quick, like he didn’t trust me. Not that I could blame him.

“I’m just happy it happened here. Anywhere else and the outcome would be very different,” Matt said, and I hated that he was right.

Fawn hadn’t been sold and shipped out of the country because he called me right away. Sheba wasn’t out of the woods, but she was doing well, and her prognosis was very good. Winston had a bruise, but otherwise, he would be fine. He was currently curled up next to Sheba, who was resting in the clinic.

“Agreed,” I said. “I better get Fawn home.”

“Titus, I’m happy that you have whatever connections you do and that you were able to find Fawn so quickly. But it begs the question…you live a dangerous life, are you sure you want to put her through more of this?”

I crossed my arms. If Matt hadn’t just saved my dog and stitched up the cut on Fawn’s head, I would’ve been pissed for being called out, especially since I’d already had this same argument with myself.

“I’m only answering this question because I owe you for today. For the record, my life had nothing to do with what happened with Fawn. It was someone evil from her past.”

“I assume you’re talking about her stepfather?”

I narrowed my eyes at him. “You know?”

“She told me the gist of what happened. No details, but I think she was hoping I’d understand why you broke into my condo.”

“I see.” I wasn’t angry that Matt knew, but I hated that my actions had caused her to confide in him. “Then know that he is a dangerous piece of shit who would’ve come for Fawn no matter what. And let me make something very clear. Fawn has chosen me as much as I have her, and as long as she wants me…she’s mine.”

“Not that she would listen to reason if someone did try to warn her away,” Matt said.

I smirked. So, Matt did know Fawn.

“True.”

“You’re right, your relationship is none of my business. But I do care for Fawn and want to make sure she is safe. Please tell me that man is going to prison?”

“He’s locked up for life and can’t hurt Fawn anymore.”

Matt nodded, either choosing to ignore the fact that I hadn’t said with the police or he hadn’t caught on.

“We’ll be back as soon as Fawn has had some rest. There won’t be any keeping her away from Sheba.”

Matt smiled, his eyes darting to the window where Fawn was sleeping.

“She has a kind heart. You’re a lucky man, Titus.” I knew it, and I’d never forget it. Matt cleared his throat. “Don’t rush back and tell her not to worry when she wakes up. I’m going to pull out my cot and stay here in front of the kennel. It’s easiest for me to monitor Sheba that way and be there if needed.”

“I’ll let her know. Goodnight, Matt,” I said, and walked around to the driver’s side to climb behind the wheel. Naji was in the backseat, and I looked over my shoulder at him.

“I can see why you were jealous,” he said, and I rolled my eyes.