The paramedic glanced at the dog, then at the unconscious young woman.
He had no idea that the animal everyone suspected of causing the emergency was actually trying to tell them something.
And by the time the truth came out, the entire neighborhood would understand why Duke had refused to leave his owner’s side.
It had started three hours earlier.
Vanessa had always loved animals, but Duke was different from every pet she had ever owned.
She adopted him when he was just eight weeks old, after finding him abandoned outside a veterinary clinic. He was an awkward puppy with oversized paws, floppy ears, and a habit of falling asleep with his head on her shoes.
As he grew, he became enormous.
Standing on his hind legs, Duke could rest his front paws on Vanessa’s shoulders. His deep bark was enough to make delivery drivers hesitate before approaching the front door.
