12 The feel of Breaker licking her hand woke Makayla several days later. She released a groan and blinked sleepily up at the Akita with a rueful smile. So much for the wonderful dream she was in the middle of, she thought in disappointment. With a sigh, she threw back the covers and rolled out of the bed. Grabbing her clothes, she headed for the bathroom. She muttered for Breaker to stay when he tried to get into the bathroom with her. There were some things a girl liked to do without an audience, even if it was a furry one. Twenty minutes later, freshly showered and dressed in a pair of soft khaki shorts and a white, button-up sleeveless blouse, she hurried down the stairs on silent feet. She was surprised when she heard voices in the kitchen. She slowed as she stepped into the dining