Dr. Goldberg administered the injection with focused intent, but Kiara couldn’t shake the impression that his usually compassionate demeanour seemed oddly detached. Her grief was compounded by a gnawing sense that something was not right.
The weight of her emotions felt almost too heavy to bear. As Shiro’s struggles gradually subsided, Kiara gently stroked his fur, whispering soothing words. The room fell into a solemn hush, broken only by the faint hum of the vet’s equipment.