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both Storm and Lady by the scruff of their necks. With a dog in each hand, she threw herself to one side as the heavy light crashed down, missing them all by inches.

    Tessa stumbled and slipped, twisting her ankle. “Oh,” she gasped as a sharp pain shot through her leg.
    Somehow she managed to keep ahold of the two dogs as she collapsed onto the soft grass.
    â€œThank you for saving me,” Storm woofed, looking subdued as she set him on his feet. “You were very brave.”
    â€œI’m not really. I couldn’t bear it if anything happened to you,” Tessa said. She put Lady down, too, but kept a firm hold on the pug’s leash. As the ache in her ankle increased, she winced.
    â€œYou are hurt. I will make you better,” Storm woofed.
    Just then Tessa saw a tall figure walking toward the gateway. It was Donny Jenton, completely alone and without his security guards. “There isn’t time. Donny’s almost here!” she hissed at Storm.
    A familiar warm tingling sensation flowed down Tessa’s spine, but this time there was a rush of backward movement, just as if she had pressed rewind on her DVD player.
    Storm’s bright eyes narrowed in concentration as he huffed out a warm puppy breath of tiny gold sparkles. The glittering mist gently swirled around Tessa’s sore ankle, sank into it, and she felt the pain fade away completely. There was a sudden jerking movement and Tessa was flicked forward again. She saw that Donny was still the same distance away—no time at all had actually passed!
    â€œThanks, Storm. That was amazing. I’m fine now,” she whispered.
    â€œGruff! Gruff!” Lady barked, trying to wriggle free.
    Donny reached out for his dog’s leash. “You’re Tessa, aren’t you?” he said, his white teeth gleaming as he smiled. “I saw what you just did. How can I ever thank you for saving Lady?”
    â€œIt’s no big deal. It just sort of . . . happened,” Tessa said, blushing.
    â€œWell, you were very brave. Maybe a little dumb, too, to risk getting squashed by that heavy light. I don’t think your parents would approve. But don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone,” Donny said with a twinkle in his eye.

    He gave Lady a cuddle. “Bad girl. Why did you take off like that?” he scolded, wagging his finger as Lady snuffed and licked his nose.
    â€œMaybe she wanted a long run off her leash,” Tessa suggested. “She probably gets bored just sitting around and being fed treats. And I hope you don’t mind me saying, but she’s a little overweight.”
    Donny raised his eyebrows. “Really? Why hasn’t anyone else told me that?”
    Tessa decided not to answer.
    Donny put Lady down on the floor. “Let’s get you back. From now on, you’re going to get a lot more exercise and the doggy treats are history!” He looked at Tessa. “Thanks again, honey. Can I give you a ride back up the road to the front door? My driver’s parked just down the road.”
    â€œThanks, but I’ve got some shopping to do. I think I’m still going to go into the village,” Tessa said.
    â€œWell, okay. Isn’t there anything I can do for you? I’d like to show my appreciation for the way you saved Lady,” Donny said.
    â€œNo, I don’t think . . .” Tessa paused as an idea jumped into her mind. “Well, maybe there is something . . .”
    Donny listened as Tessa explained her idea and then he grinned. “I’d be happy to. How about after filming finishes tomorrow? My driver will pick you up.” He gave Tessa a quick wave as he set off with Lady puffing noisily beside him.
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    As Tessa had hoped, there was a bookstore in the village. She did her shopping and then decided to return to Harpford Manor along the path that ran across the field. Storm trotted at Tessa’s heel, his nose to the ground as he sniffed around.