As Jeremy approached the dog, he moved with deliberate slowness, mindful not to spook it. He placed a sausage within the dog’s reach, the warm scent wafting between them. The dog’s nose twitched, catching the smell, but it remained in place, eyes still locked on whatever lay beneath it.
Undeterred, Jeremy continued to lay a trail of sausages, each piece leading gradually toward the shed. He moved methodically, his breath misting in the air, setting down one sausage after another until he reached the shed’s entrance.