A few days later, the husky’s behavior changed. Instead of just waiting on the porch, he began whining and gazing insistently toward the nearby forest. It was as if he was trying to say something.
— Mom, I think he wants us to follow him! — Ethan said excitedly.
Maggie hesitated. But the urgency in the dog’s eyes convinced her. Together, they followed him into the woods, stepping over dry leaves and snapping branches. The air was cold and silent.