Ranger’s world had shifted too. Whatever had happened to him before the shelter had left him mistrustful, ready to defend himself at any cost.
Now, staring at each other through the bars, it was as though they recognized something familiar in the other’s soul.
Lily extended her hand, palm open and still. The staff held their breath.
Ranger hesitated for a long moment. Then, to everyone’s astonishment, he stepped forward and pressed his nose gently against her fingers.
It was the smallest gesture—but for Ranger, it was monumental.
One of the volunteers blinked rapidly, clearly moved. “I… I think he trusts her,” she said.
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