Chapter 16

As Gail and Joel neared her aunt’s house, the curse returned and forced Joel back into his husky form. Gail sighed and picked up the blanket. “Sorry.”

‘This time it was longer than last time. That was only maybe fifteen minutes max, this time had to be closer to thirty.’

“Oh great, so perhaps in ten years you’ll get to spend a day as a human.” Gail couldn’t hide her bitterness at how ineffective her attempt had been.

‘Hey, Rome wasn’t built in a day.’

She blew out a breath, folding the blanket haphazardly. “You’re right, but it still sucks. Let’s find Aunt Rose.”

‘You go ahead. I’d bet she’d be more willing to he