Chapter 38

I softly put him on the mat and stood up. I gave him an encouraging smile, he looked back with apprehension. I took a few steps away from the mat and sat down on my knees. I looked at Dennis asking him to come to me. He slowly started walking towards me. "No. mommy" Dan yelled "It's going to be fine baby. Daddy won't harm mommy" I turned to look at Dennis who was now towering over me. He was huge; I had to tilt my head upwards to look at his face. For a moment, when my eyes met his, I forgot why we were here. His dark eyes were fixed on me and I felt my entire body shiver under his intense gaze. Shaking the nervousness off me, I moved my hands to cup his face. He leaned towards my touch, rubbing his face against my hand. That was so un-Dennis like. I grinned and turned to Dan. He looked curious. "See?" I told him "Dad's not scary at all" I ran a hand over Dennis's fur "Isn't he cute?" Dennis glared at me. Ok maybe the big