Jeremy moved quickly, gathering the owlets and wrapping the dog tightly in the blanket, its fragile body still trembling. Jeremy rushed outside, battling the fierce wind as he placed them in his car, gently securing them on the passenger seat.
The storm was unrelenting, the wind whipping snow against the windshield in thick sheets. He knew driving in this weather was dangerous—icy roads and poor visibility made every turn treacherous—but the urgency in his chest outweighed the risk.