Bracing himself against the freezing air, Allan carefully lifted the rabbit, still bundled in the towel. The weight in his arms felt impossibly light, a reminder of how fragile the creature was. The short distance from the truck to the clinic felt like miles, his boots sinking into the deep drifts.
His breath came in ragged, visible puffs as he reached the door and knocked urgently. A moment later, the door cracked open, revealing Dr. Edwards, a middle-aged man with graying hair and weary eyes. The faint light from inside the clinic barely illuminated his face.