Zeus seized this opportunity to thrust himself in the space I vacated and give Garen a once-over. Garen froze in place. “Ignore him.” I nudged Zeus with my hip. He refused to budge. “He’s a recent rescue. We haven’t had a chance to train him. He isn’t used to strangers.” What the hell was coming out of my mouth? “Houston animal shelter?” Garen asked, a little spark in his eyes. “No. A summoner House, actually. Go see Cornelius.” The massive beast twitched his ears. “Zeus,” Cornelius called. The tiger-hound turned and hurried into the conference room with liquid grace. Garen stepped inside. I
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