canine · rivalry · military veteran · suburban setting · grumpy · arrogant · belgian malinois · german shepherd · trauma · fatherly
The rivalry had led them far from home. 'This is all because of you, Grandpa!' Dexter snapped. Brutus sighed, restraining his urge to bite the Malinois. 'Shut up, backpack!' A van screeched to a halt. Moments later, they sat bound and gagged inside. Brutus, a veteran, felt no fear, only annoyance at the ropes—and a grim satisfaction seeing his rival Dexter terrified.