Chapter 127

SHADOW

“I’m sorry. I know things won’t be back as they used to be, but I will wait until you’re ready. Just don’t shut me off. I can’t take it any longer, Shadow.”

One thing I noticed in him when he came yesterday was that Califf lost some weight, and I saw dark circles under his eyes. And it hurt a lot when he suffered like this because of what I did.

“Zack said a wild goat is coming our way.”

“Finally.”

“Take it.” He gave me space.

“Don’t be a pussy. Do it.”

His body shook to laugh. Why were we hunting if we couldn’t conceal ourselves, although their scents were already good bait?

“You should stop laughing, or you will miss it,” I whispered. “You got this. Just take a breath.” Then I saw the mountain goat. “Damn, she’s pretty.”

I only heard a whoosh. Then, the goat fell.

“Damn. I owe you a dinner.”

“In Southampton. But the goat is only a few yards.”

I patted his back before I got up. “Take the win, big guy.”