Thick tension
The room felt heavy, like if the air was holding its breath. Zac observed Lola and could almost sense the tension in the room. Her breath came in fast bursts, her gaze shifting from doctor to vet. He knelt down carefully, hoping to capture her sight. “It’s gonna be okay, Lola,” he muttered, hoping it was true. His heart hammered in time with Lola’s strained energy.
Thick Tension
Secret exchange
The lead vet leaned in to mumble something to his colleagues while looking back at the readings. Zac saw how their faces changed from worried frowns to more determined expressions. “What’s the plan?” a veteran inquired quietly. The lead vet nodded and added, “We’ll go with the calming approach; there’s no room for error here.” Zac felt a little more hopeful after noticing a strategy emerging among them.
Secret Exchange
