As Alan approached the cat, he moved with deliberate slowness, mindful not to spook it. He placed the tuna within the cat’s reach, the sharp scent wafting between them. The cat’s nose twitched, catching the smell, but it remained in place, eyes still locked on whatever lay beneath it.
Undeterred, Alan continued to lay a trail of tuna fish, each piece leading gradually toward the shed. He moved methodically, his breath misting in the air, setting down one fish after another until he reached the shed’s entrance.