In a heartbeat, the tide changed. Relief nearly buckled Wade’s knees as the hunters were forced to drop their guns, confusion and anger contorting their faces while handcuffs clamped around their wrists.
Relief brought Wade to his knees. Milo bounded toward him, tail wagging wildly. Wade gathered the dog in his arms, tears slipping free at the realization they were safe. Under the glare of flashlights, the wounded moose stepped from the shadows, surveying the scene. Officers rushed to free the trapped animals.