Free Entangled (Free Indeed Book 1) by Jenesse Bates

sweetie!” Allie exclaimed.
    “Yeah, she sure is,” Jason agreed, “she just cuddled in my lap the whole drive over here. It’s a shame she was just abandoned out there. She’s definitely people friendly. I didn’t think she’d have too much trouble finding a good home.”
    A quick look passed across Allie’s face so fast he almost missed it, it seemed like a cross between sadness with maybe just a little bit of hope. She turned her attention back to the little puppy and her seemingly never ending supply of kisses. Jason watched her interact with the dog for a moment, before he finally put his finger on what that look meant. “Why don’t you take her?”
    Allie’s head jerked up to look at him with wide eyes, “Oh no, I couldn’t!”
    “Why not?” he inquired, “You have an apartment, a job, and you obviously are attached to her...everyone should have a dog.” Jason summarized very simply. He watched as a little sparkle of hope started to glimmer in her eyes, and he smiled.
    Allie’s gaze darted between him and Dory who just smiled back at her. “But, I don’t even know if I’m allowed to have pets at the apartment. I wouldn’t want to make any trouble just moving in and all.”
    “Do you want the puppy, Allie?” Jason narrowed down the question.
    Allie looked down at the adorable, little face in front of her and the dog’s tiny wisp of a tail slowly started to thump against the table beneath it. A smile slowly spread across her face, and she whispered so softly he almost couldn’t hear her, “Oh yes.”
    That was all he needed to hear. If his little bit wanted the bundle of cuteness in front of her, well she was darn well going to get it. If for no other reason than to just keep that smile on her face. Jason slid his cell phone out of his pocket and flicked through his contacts until he found the one he wanted. After initiating the call, he held it up to his ear. Allie turned a questioning look in his direction, but he just winked.
    “Hi Annie,” he greeted when the phone connected, “I found a poor, helpless, starving, abandoned, little puppy out on the interstate and brought him by the shelter to be checked out. Allie took one look and fell in love with the helpless thing on the spot. Are you ok if she keeps her?” Allie’s eyes widened, and her jaw dropped open.
    “Of course, darlin’!” Annie’s instant response came through the phone loud enough that even Allie could hear it, “If she wants a puppy, you tell her that she is more than welcome to have one.”
    “Thanks Annie, you’re the best.” Jason hung up the phone and returned it to his pocket. “There.” he turned his full attention back to Allie, “That’s taken care of, so it just comes down to do you want her .”
    Then two things happened. First, her beautiful smile got even bigger and even more beautiful so much so it seemed like a burst of sunshine filled the room. And second, she threw herself at him, wrapping her arms around his neck in a big hug as she cried, “Thank you!”
    He was so surprised that all he could do for a moment was hug her back. His arms threaded their way around her waist and held her tight to his chest. It slowly dawned on him that his little bit was full of curves and softness in all of the right places, which caused him to hug her even tighter trying to prolong it as long as possible.
    Allie finally pulled away, her cheeks turning red with embarrassment. Go figure, she even looked cute when she blushed. She dropped her hands to her sides and turned back to face Dory, “Um, if that’s ok with you, Dory?”
    Dory just laughed as she nodded her consent, “Of course it is. I’ve seen how you are with the animals around here, and I know you’ll give this little girl a good home.”
    Allie beamed. She was so happy, and it seemed to light up the entire room. “What are you going to call her?” Jason asked.
    She pursed her lips as she considered his question for a moment. Finally, her eyes