On a whim, Zachary unlocked the service gate and brought Daisy near the nursery. He knew this wasn’t protocol and that he could even be fired if something went wrong. Still, something about Daisy’s manner inspired trust. At first, she only sniffed, ears pricked, and body stiff.
When one cub whimpered, Daisy whined softly in return. That the animals were communicating was evident enough. Against every rule, Zachary held his breath and let her closer. What happened next stole it entirely.