Bill’s jaw tightened. “Restricted? I don’t care about restrictions. Daisy was part of this. I’ve been through months of worry, and I deserve to know the truth!”
The worker sighed, glancing around nervously before leaning closer. “Look… we’ve never seen anything like this before. That creature isn’t on any official records, and its behavior is… unusual, even for a wild animal. That’s why we’re being careful.”
Bill’s frustration turned to incredulity. “Unusual how? Is it dangerous? Is it… from somewhere else?”
The worker shook his head slowly. “We can’t say for certain. But the fact that Daisy accepted it, protected it… that’s not normal cow behavior. There’s something about the animal that triggers an instinct in her. Something primal.”
Bill swallowed hard, trying to process the words. His beloved cow, the gentle Daisy, somehow recognized the creature as something worth guarding. That alone told him this wasn’t an ordinary animal.
He took a deep breath, trying to steady his thoughts. “So… you don’t know what it is, but you’ve kept it locked up. I need to see it. I need to understand why Daisy reacted the way she did.”
The worker hesitated, then nodded reluctantly. “Fine. But you have to promise to stay calm. And keep a safe distance. This… creature is unpredictable. Even with Daisy around, it’s not something to take lightly.”
Bill’s heart pounded as he approached the pen. Through the mesh, he finally got a clear look at the small, furry creature. Its thick fur shimmered in the morning light, and its wild eyes—so alive, so intelligent—locked on him instantly.
Bill felt a chill run down his spine. This wasn’t just a strange animal. This was something… extraordinary. And somehow, Daisy had known.