Page 37 of Jenny
“Read it to me, please.”
“Dear BFF.”
As Dare listened to her email, he had no doubt if he hadn’t already fallen for Jenny, he would be now. Who was he kidding? He was tumbling head-first.
Wishing on a star. Eating a special brownie for the two of them. Falling in love with kittens. Having an old-fashioned life plan—one that sounded perfect to him.
Where had this woman been all his life? And how did he get her to move to Fort Benning so they could be together?
Dare’s injuries were improving, and he would be able to return to duty in time. He hadn’t decided if he would be career military or not yet, but he knew one thing. He wanted her with him wherever that might be. There was no way he was letting Jenny go. But first things first…
“Did you make a decision about adopting a kitten?” he asked.
“No, I ended up coming here, and I honestly haven’t thought about it again.”
“Still want my advice?”
“Please.”
“A pet won’t mess up your plan, not as long as you stick to your list. Don’t date men with allergies. Cats are independent. They are easier to leave than dogs if you want to go somewhere.”
“I don’t travel that much.”
“And I quote ‘Prefer armchair traveling to jet-setting.’ Yet, you’re here in San Antonio. If I’m going to visit Berry Lake, I hope you’d want to come to Columbus, Georgia.”
Her eyes widened, but in a good way. That pleased him.
“I would like to visit you there,” she said.
“Many cats are small enough to fit in a carrier under the seat in an airplane, too. You could bring the cat with you if you wanted.”
He’d gone from being single, to having a girlfriend, to having a girlfriend with a cat. Funny, but he was fine with that. He’d need a pet friendly apartment or maybe a house.
“You think I should get a kitten?” she asked.
“I think you want one, and if so, I say go for it.” Her smile told him he’d given the right advice, but he had one more thing to add. “And in case you’re wondering, I’m not allergic to any animals.”
