As he drew closer, Jeremy noticed the dog’s posture was less aggressive and more defensive. The growl from earlier seemed to have shifted to a low whine, a sound that hinted at something other than outright hostility.
It wasn’t trying to threaten him; it was guarding something. His pulse quickened with curiosity. What could it be hiding? Jeremy took a deep breath and inched closer, speaking softly to calm the dog. “Easy there… I’m not here to hurt you,” he murmured, his voice gentle but firm.