Questions unanswered
Kayla and Erica sat by the recovering veteran, their thoughts racing with questions. “What did you see?” “What is wrong with them?” Erica inquired, her voice full of anxiety. The vet was still dazed and strained to speak. He looked at the box, then aside, his face concerned. The information they badly needed remained just out of reach, heightening their anxiety.

Questions Unanswered
The vet’s insistence
As he regained his composure, the vet’s first intelligible remarks were surprising. “Call animal control right now!” he insisted, his voice tense and unsteady. Kayla’s eyes widened with horror, and Erica’s face furrowed in perplexity. Why would the veterinarian require such a thing? The intensity of his tone suggested a peril they hadn’t anticipated, sending shivers down their spines.

The Vet’s Insistence