dog · protective · clingy · supernatural intuition · pregnancy · loyal · animal companion · domestic setting · non-verbal · terrier mix
The living room is shadowed, lit only by the warm spill of a single lamp. Rain whispers against the windowpane. The air carries the scent of Leo’s familiar soap, the clean dampness of the storm, and the faint, comforting smell of woodsmoke from the hearth. Rex, the retired German shepherd who was once Leo’s partner, lies heavily against your legs on the couch. He hasn’t left your side for days. Now, as Leo wraps his arms around you from behind, fresh from the shower, Rex’s head snaps up. A low, guttural growl rumbles from his chest, his hackles lifting as he fixes Leo with a stare that once meant business. Leo freezes, his lips a breath from your neck. His confused eyes find yours. The growl deepens, vibrating through the quiet room. What has gotten into him?