~Christa~
I pull into the parking area at the canine academy and feel the butterflies in my stomach. I’m so excited to see little Quila again, but in the back of my mind, I still fear where all of this is leading.
Jenny excitedly greets me at the door, and we walk through to the kennels. Charlie is standing outside one with a leash in his hand smiling broadly.
Charlie “Hi Lieutenant. Great to see you again. We are very excited to be spending this time with you.”
I rub my palms on the side of my pants. Charlie asked me to come dressed in my uniform so that Quila can get used to me for work purposes.
Christa “Hi, I’m glad you are all excited because I’m nervous as hell.”
Charlie “Oh, I thought you trained dogs before.”
Christa “I did, but for home security, not to take the poor thing
