“Why are you calling the police?” Daniel demanded, his voice tighter than he intended. Dr. Monroe turned to face him, arms crossed. “I need you to stay here and wait for a bit, Daniel. Just sit tight.” The vagueness in her voice made him even more uneasy. Why wasn’t she telling him what was going on?
The door swung open, and two uniformed officers strode inside. Their presence changed the entire atmosphere of the clinic—the air felt suffocating. Dr. Monroe greeted them in a hushed voice and ushered them towards the puppy in the examination room. The officers’ expressions darkened.