39.The Veterinarian’s Revelation

The veterinarian led Addison back in and closed the door slowly. Addison sat, hands clasped, as the vet spoke in a measured tone.
“Mr. Addison, after a preliminary exam, this is not a domestic animal. In fact, it’s not typical wildlife for this region.” Addison’s heart sank.
“Based on its characteristics and behavior, it appears to be a juvenile predator, possibly a rare or exotic species not native to this continent. We need specialists to confirm, but this is no ordinary animal.”
Exotic. Predator. The implications were staggering. He had taken responsibility for something potentially dangerous.
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