Thirty minutes later, he heard a wolf howling in the distance. He smiled, his frustration gone. ::Thank you, Blaze.::
Knowing his lover had safely made the change and was with his pack made it easier to concentrate on sketching, so he stayed until the noon sun ruined the shadows. He soon headed for home, but realizing he wasn’t ready to eat alone, he turned instead toward the Red Lotus. Inside, he ran a finger over the menu’s explanation that the red lotus symbolized the heart, love, and compassion. He wondered if Blaze had known that when he’d once brought Logan here for takeout.
Afterward, at Gateway Realty, he met Melvin Ward, the owner, who was happy to show him what was available in small houses with garages to lease. Melvin was a congenial guy with thinning hair, and at least a hun
