The Marigold room was in full swing tonight. The entire house was full of glittering lights, beautiful gowns, well dressed tuxedoes, extravagant smells, dogs and cats alike, and a whole lot more. Jenni was in a luxurious black sparkly cocktail dress. She was standing next to Mordecai who was in a dark blue suit with a white shirt, in contrast to his usual colorless outfits.

"Trying out Rocky's color scheme I see." Jenni smirked.

"Marley gave it to me as a gift. Claimed it was an early wedding gift. It would've been rude to not except."

"Looks good on you. Marley knows her suits."

"The texture is actually exquisite. You know, for someone who talks as much as Rocky, Marley's one of few who is actually listening to."

Jenni checked her watch, 9:05. "He's late. That or he's blending in."

"You said he's a husky?"

"Yes. Whatever you do, don't make fun of his eyes. I already cleared that with everyone else."

"What do you mean? What's wrong with his eyes?"

"He's...you'll see."

"Jenni Graves!" cried a British accented male voice. The two cats turned around to see a tall red wolf approaching them. The wolf had red and white fur, blue eyes, and was wearing a red vest, white shirt, black jacket, and a tall top hat with a red ribbon around it. Jenni gasped, "Timberline Lupus. Well, well, well, it's been some time." Timberline took Jenni's hand and kissed, "My lady it has!" Tim's eyes darted to her partner, "Ah, you must be Mr. Heller." "You know me?" "Only by reputation, and what a reputation you have my good sir."

"One of your old employers?" Heller muttered. "Lucky for him, no." Jenni muttered back,

"Uh, Mordecai, this is Timberline Lupus. He's an associate of my brother. He's an environmental lawyer."

"I'm not an associate to your brother, I'm his friend."

"So, Tim, what are you doing here?"

"Your sister called me. She said it was an emergency."

"Oh Marley, there's no emergency Tim. Just having someone over."

"Must be important. May I ask who?"

"Promise not to freak out?"

"Promises, promises Ms. Graves."

"Ok...It's Howler."

Tim's ears perked up, "I beg your pardon, Myles Howler?"

"Yes."

"Oh god, why did you invite him?"

"I didn't. He invited himself."

"Hmm, no wonder Marley called me. You need all the help you can get if you're dealing with a Howler."

"He just wants to talk. Nothing else."

"With Myles Howler, it's always something else."

"Jen!" a female called out, causing Jen to jump. It was Marley. She was in a luxurious red and black dress with Rocky in his blue suit on her arm. "Hey Jen, Mordecai." "Marley. Rocky." the two said together. "Hey guys." Rocky said. "What a night. Huh?" Marley smiled at the scene. "It is." Jenni said. "Ah! Marley Dash! How have you been my darling?" Tim said, kissing Marley's hand. "Actually, I'm Marley Rickaby now. This is my husband, Rocky." "That's right!" Rocky said, pulling Marley into him and growling at Tim, "She's mine! So beat it!" The wolf just laughed, "Well I am happy that you have found someone to love you Marley, finally." Jenni and Mordecai glared at the wolf.

"Excuse me, Ms. Graves." a guard came over and whispered to Jenni, "Mr. Howler is here." "Thank you." Jenni nodded. Her ear twitched. Tim's face morphed into a startled expression. He quickly looked up and spotted Mr. Sable talking with Mitzi, "Oh Wick! Old friend! Sorry Jen, I must have a word with Mr. Sable about...something...take care now!" Tim hobbled quickly away. "That was peculiar." Jenni muttered, "Myles is an intimidating guy but I wouldn't think someone like Tim would be that scared of him." Mordecai pushed his glasses, "Maybe it was me." "Doubt it. You have more history than Myles does." Jenni stated. "As long as that rich pompous jerk stays away from my Marley." Rocky growled,

"No offense, Mordecai." "None taken. I wouldn't be as impertinent as that wolf." "What do you think he meant? When he said he's glad I've found someone to love me?" "Screw him, Mar." Jenni said, "Most rich folk are like that. They look down on others because they think they have more." "But you're rich." Rocky said. "That's why I said 'Most'. And I'm not rich. I come from a wealthy family. That's all." She looked around the ballroom vividly. She saw most of her friends chatting and talking with other patrons. After a few minutes, Mordecai put his hand on Jenni's shoulder. He looked in the direction of the door. Jenni looked that way and saw a tall, well-dressed husky standing in the doorway.

At his flanks were two tall, slim, identical Dobermans. "That's him." Jenni growled. Marley and Rocky stood stiff as they looked at the husky.