I didn’t think.
I didn’t hesitate.

I just moved.

Because that’s what I was meant to do.

To protect.

To stand between danger… and the one I love.

The sound came fast.

Then the pain.

But even as it burned through me… I never regretted it.

Because when I fell—

He was still standing.

Now this loyal K-9 dog lies still, breathing softly, listening to the voice he knows best.

Calling his name.
Begging him to stay.

And if he could speak…

He wouldn’t talk about fear.