The hostility in the animal’s eyes was unmistakable—a fierce, unyielding gaze that sent a shiver down his spine. Jeremy’s pulse quickened, a sharp reminder of how vulnerable he was in that moment. He couldn’t take the chance of getting hurt.
Jeremy took a step back, heart hammering, feeling the sharp bite of fear. Jeremy hesitated, the instinct to help clashing with the clear and present danger. He turned and made his way back inside, breath unsteady.