Following that trail, Vanessa stumbled upon an article about the rare ‘salty licorice’ coat—a pattern so unique that collectors would pay a fortune for it. Her heart sank as she realized Ollie had that exact coat. The connection was becoming terrifyingly clear.
Her breath caught in her throat as she read more about the illegal taxidermy market, where rare animals were hunted for their unique traits. Vanessa’s eyes scanned through old forums and articles, each one revealing more about the dark underbelly of this trade.