A Highlander For Christmas

was wet and I felt the flush of embarrassment staining my cheeks. It was j

ir, was trying to hide the gri

t snoring, drooling was one thing but drooling and snoring? I may as well just h

as he started laughing, we pulled up in front of a beautiful stone house covered in

m the front door with a dish rag. My heart melted when I saw the small herd of sheep

ed to bolt out of the truck and bury my fa

dog? I don't see him." A deep bark shook through the night as the largest dog I have ever seen comes bou

I felt an instant connection to this big dog, he sat down amongst the bleating

I have had dogs, but never encountered an Anatolian Shepherd, let alone a w

to ye. He is still a wee puppy so he may jump on you." I bl

low woof. He was a majestic animal, the sheep stopped bleating and turned to watch me. A small lamb

erything I could about what I was getting into. I also knew that he could probably take a chunk out of me if I threatened his flock.

her soft wool and it smelt of rain, earth and pine. I was in heaven, pure bliss. Suddenly a cold nose pushes into my f

these are your delinquent sheep, and we welcome you to your new home of Sheep's Lodg

me. I scratched the dog's ears and held the lamb as I stood up. Looking around at the two eld

ng on the doorstep I smiled and p

up for the night and if it is ok, do you have any food? Maybe

t his meal as well. Sinclair show her where the sheep go. Welcome home dear." I was a l

ollowing him to the back of the house. I looked up at the old house again and smiled. A heavy

d and then let's get some food." He let out a