"Cookie it is," Nitocris said with an indulgent smile as he looked upon his beloved puppy who was looking at him so happily.
The past few weeks had been a nightmare for him.
Finding out that his puppy was an engaged man had hit him hard. All the years of patiently waiting, only to find out during that one sliver of hope … it was dashed before it could even begin.
He had already made a promise that he would not force his love upon his puppy, so he resolutely buried himself in work. However, no matter what he did, his feelings didn't lessen at all.
Nitocris knew that it would take time.
Lots of time.
He kept telling himself that even though it didn't feel like it, it would get better.
It had to.
And now?
