Written in Red (The Others, #1)

by Anne Bishop

“It’s not a leash,” a young, scratchy voice shouted. Or tried to shout. “It’s a safety line. Adventure buddies use a safety line so they can help each other.”

The sweatshirt was big on her and she looked ridiculous. He liked it. And he liked that she was wearing something that carried his scent.

Happy Meg made him calmer.

“If you ever scare me like this again, I will eat you!” Then he pressed his forehead against her arm and whined.