She spoke softly, trying not to make any sudden movements. “I’m not here to hurt you,” she whispered, her voice barely a breath. But just before she reached the pup, the mother wolf stepped forward and growled low, a warning.
Noemi froze, her heart pounding in her chest. But she couldn’t back down now. “I’ll help,” she whispered hoarsely, “Please trust me.”
Her hands shook as she knelt in the water, reaching for the net. It was tangled between rocks, the fibers tight and stubborn. She worked quickly, her muscles straining as she pulled with all her strength.