The King's Captive (Gate of Myth and Power, #1)

by K.M. Shea

All animals are required to be secured with collars and leashes.” He pointed to me. “She has a collar,” Noctus said. “But no leash,” the teenager pointed out. “Animals must be leashed for safety reasons—and that is not a dog. That is a werewolf! Is that even legal?” The barista leaned over the counter to gape at Ker. “How dare you judge my service animal?” Aristide scoffed. “She is prized for her guidance abilities.” Are they seriously trying to pretend that Ker isn’t a werewolf? Why? The barista wasn’t buying the act any more than I was. He screwed his freckled face up as he peered from Aristide to Ker. “Do you not know it’s a werewolf? Because, dude, it totally is.” “Landon, don’t pester the customers.” A smiling woman emerged from the back area, fixing the ties of her black apron. Landon pointed at me. “I’m not pestering, I’m enforcing rules. The cat doesn’t have a leash. Also, do we allow transformed werewolves in the store?” The woman glanced at Ker. “Well, the guide canine has a harness, which follows store policies. Would you like some chicken jerky?”

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