Free Falling

Chapter 10

Chapter 10

The next morning, Koz and I get up and head out to the diner to get breakfast. Once we are done eating, we go to the local shelter to see what we can find. "I know we might not find a German Shepard but as long as it will get big I am okay with the breed." I tell Koz. Walking in, we walk to the counter. "Can I help you?" the lady asked. "Yeah, we are looking for a dog." Koz says. "Well, we have several back here. Some are still pups but some are a little older." she tells us as she leads us back. Walking through the line of cages, I see several small dogs. Walking up to one cage, I asked "How old is he?" She stops beside us and looks at the German Shepard pup in the cage. "He's six months old. Pretty smart too. He's housebroken and knows a few commands." she tells us. "What's his name?" Koz asked. "Ruger." she tells us. Koz looks at me and I am already kneeling down and the dog comes right to me and is being gentle. "Hey Ruger." I say as I put my fingers through the cage and he licks my fingers. "What do you think babe?" Koz asked. "I want him." I say. The lady takes him out of the cage and hands him to me. We walk out to the front and do the paperwork. "He's had all his shots. Here's a copy of his shot records. He's due for another rabies shot the first of next month." she tells us and Koz says "We'll take care of it." We walk out the door and to the pet store to get what we will need for Ruger.

Sitting at home, we are sitting on the couch. Me tucked into Koz's side and Ruger with his head in my lap. "Already a momma's boy." Koz laughs. "Yep. Thank you for this." I say. "I'd do anything to make you happy." he tells me. "You do make me happy. Koz, I really am sorry for everything." I tell him. "Don't be. It's different being in a relationship where you don't have to constantly feel like you have to be on alert. We will get there. Just give it time. Until then, though, I get to show you just how much I love you and how perfect for me you are." he tells me. Tilting my head up, he kisses me softly and says "I love you." I smile into the kiss and say "I love you too."

That night, we head to bed and Ruger goes to his dog bed that we put in the bedroom. We bought one for here and one for the dorm at the clubhouse. I lay next to Koz and whisper in his ear, "I need you Herman." He kisses me softly and I deepen the kiss. We start to slowly shed clothes and before I know it, he's entering me slowly. Slowly thrusting in and out, he makes love to me and whispers how beautiful I am and how much he loves me and wants me until we both reach our release. Pulling me into his side, we hear Ruger whining. Looking over at him, Koz says, "Come on, boy." Ruger gets up and jumps up onto the bed and lays at the foot with his head on my feet. "Guess the baby just needed his momma." Koz says.

Getting up the next morning, we head to the clubhouse. I drive my car and he's on his bike. I get out of the car and Ruger gets out with me. I don't have him on a leash but he stays right beside me. Tig comes over to hug me and Ruger gets in between us, growling. "Ruger, down. He's okay." I tell the dog and he backs away. Tig hugs me and says "Guard dog?" I pat his little head and say "Yeah. Thought it would be a good idea to get something to concentrate on other than my own thoughts. Koz got him for me. His name is Ruger and he's six months old." I tell him. "And already protective? Good dog." Tig says. I walk to the office and see Happy in there clocking in. "Hey little girl. How you doing?" he asked. "Good. Thanks for everything Hap." I tell him and he just nods. "Who's this?" he asked, looking Ruger and again, he's between the two of us but not growling since he heard me talking to him. "This is Ruger. Koz got him for me." I tell him. "He's protective. Good." he tells me and reaches down to pet Ruger. Ruger lets him and I start laughing. "What?" Hap asked. "All the evil shit you do and your the one he let's pet him." I say laughing. "Dogs are a good judge of character." he tells me. "He growled at Tig." I say. "See. Proved my point." he says and I just laugh as he walks out of the office. Putting Rugers bed and food and water bowls down, I start my day.