Instead of coming towards him and hugging him as George expected, Luna jerked her ears back. Instead of the sweet, gentle dog he had always known, the creature standing before him was agitated and wary.
Puzzled by her odd behavior, he took a cautious step forward. “It’s okay, girl! It’s just me!” But Luna backed further away, lowering her head in an aggressive stance. George was alarmed to see that she was poised to attack if he came any closer.