okay went back now that I'm somewhat conscious to edit a bit. still not happy with it but I'm getting there.
He's heard them say it. The Vampires; more than once. "Aiden's dog." "Aiden's pet." And it infuriated him that they dismissed him so easily just as a voice inside reasoned that they should…he was nothing…just a pet. And Aiden…Aiden never argued. That always seemed odd to Josh. Until he knew what he had to do.
Bishop was going to kill Aiden in some vampire manly duel that was just idiotic and Sally said it…he was strong as a wolf. Strong enough to protect Aiden. And as he sent Sally to do her part to bring Bishop, he took a deep breath and had a moment. Just one brief moment of calm when he realized that if a dog will die to protect his Master, if that Master kept him from loneliness and despair, then maybe Aiden never argued because he'd already figured it out. He was Aiden's dog. Vampire's best friend. And Bishop was going to see just how loyal and fierce a good guard dog could be.