CHAPTER TWO
The sun’s rays warmed Becca Taylor’s cheeks. The sweet scent of roses floated on the air. She walked across the manicured lawn in Gertie’s backyard with Maurice, a Norwegian elkhound, and Snowy, a bichon frise.
The show dogs sniffed the ground, looking for any dropped treats or a place to do their business.
She tucked her cell phone into her shorts pocket. “Don’t get sidetracked, boys. Gertie is waiting for us on the patio.”
Becca had no idea what her boss wanted. She didn’t care.
Gertie had rescued Becca the same way she’d rescued the foster dogs living at the estate. This was only a temporary stopping place, but being here gave them hope of finding a forever home. Becca had a similar hope for herself.
Maurice’s ears perked.
“Do you hear Gertie?”
The two dogs ran towar
