A week later, the Wolversens’ settled Ana and George into their safe haven. Things moved in slowly after that and as Ana unpacked and found homes for things, she came across Xavier’s bed. Instantly, Ana felt horrid. Not once did she ask where her dog went. George had told her he’d slipped from the palace with Xavier in tow with no trouble, but that had been the last she’d heard. Today, however, Ana hesitated to find a home for it. She feared what might have happened to the furry weirdo. She didn’t want to demand Xavier’s safe return, but now that she saw his bed, Ana wanted to know what happened to him. Ana found George in his assigned room. He wasn’t pleased with being separated from Ana, even if it was only by a wall. But they couldn’t allow anyone to know what went on between them. It had become a bone of contention between them. He wanted them to make a go of it as life partners until they died one way or anot
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