The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen) novel Chapter 1176

Getting bitten by a dog was no laughing matter.

If that mutt was carrying a virus, Hertha could be in real danger.

Thalassa was seriously worried about Hertha's safety.

Over the phone, Thalassa's voice was laced with shock and concern. Hertha just chuckled and said, "It's okay, it's all been taken care of, and they even forked over some cash for the trouble."

"That dog owner is really something else. Who walks their dog without a leash?" Thalassa was still fretting for Hertha.

Listening to Thalassa's disjointed ramblings about the dog, and its owner, Hertha suddenly felt a rush of happiness.

It was as if the clouds had parted and the sun was shining just for her.

Hertha giggled until she snorted, then asked, "Thalassa, you got home okay by yourself yesterday, right?"

Hearing Hertha's laughter through the phone, Thalassa knew her friend was fine and felt a wave of relief.

When the conversation shifted to last night's events, Thalassa hesitated. If she mentioned that Debby had stalked her, tied her to Leopold's tombstone, and nearly got her roasted alive, Hertha would undoubtedly blame herself for leaving first.

Hertha was already downcast from the dog bite; worrying her further just didn't feel right.

"It was fine. Just make sure you keep an eye on that bite, okay? Get your shots on time and don't take it lightly," Thalassa said.

Hertha's laughter grew louder, almost uncontrollable. She loved when Thalassa referred to Alaric as a dog, even comparing him to a rabid one.

"What's so funny? Did I say something wrong?" Thalassa asked with a mix of curiosity and concern, puzzled by Hertha's boisterous laughter.

Tears of mirth ran down Hertha's face as she wiped her eyes and replied, "No, you didn't say anything wrong. It's just that talking to you is so much fun. You always know what to say to cheer me up."

"Care to explain what's got you so amused?" Thalassa asked, still feeling lost.

"You care about me."

"Of course, I care about you. If I don't, who will?" Thalassa retorted with feigned annoyance.