Her pulse quickened as she met its gaze. This wasn’t a frightened animal that had wandered in by mistake. The moose’s movements were purposeful, deliberate. It stood tall, its presence commanding, yet there was something in its eyes—an urgency, almost as if it had come here seeking help.
Julie set her pen down and stood slowly, the weight of the moment settling over her. She glanced around at the other nurses and staff, all frozen in various states of shock. “Stay calm,” she said, her voice steady despite the rapid beating of her heart.