Dr. Henderson moved swiftly, his demeanor calm but with a hint of something Vanessa couldn’t quite place. His hands were steady as he prepared the injection, though there was a slight tension in his movements that made Vanessa uneasy.
Juniper’s meows grew more frantic as he resisted, and Vanessa felt tears welling up in her eyes. This wasn’t the peaceful goodbye she had imagined. It broke her heart to see him like this, and she felt utterly helpless.