The Hunting Dog and the Guard Dog — Part 5: A Stranger by the Fire
The sun was setting, casting long golden rays across the forest path. The air was cool, and the wind whispered through the trees. The master had been gone longer than usual. Bailey stood on the porch, ears perked. Gus paced near the gate, tail stiff. “Should’ve been back by now,” Gus muttered. Just then, they heard footsteps on the gravel path. The master appeared at last: his coat dusty, boots muddy, and something tiny cradled in his arms. ...

