The stranger smiled softly, “You’re not alone anymore, little one.”
Nar’s tail wagged weakly, his heart swelling with gratitude. Though the world around him was still loud and chaotic, in that brief second, the loneliness faded. And for the first time, he felt what he had longed for—love.
And maybe, just maybe, he wasn’t so alone after all.
Suddenly, a pair of worn boots stopped beside him. A kind stranger knelt down, their coat brushing against the wet ground as they wrapped it around Nar. The warmth of the fabric made him feel safe, even if just for a moment. He looked up, his big, hopeful eyes meeting theirs.