Ethan
The moment I stepped through the gates of my mansion, the familiar sound of paws skittering across the gravel driveway caught my attention.
Thor and Loki, my two beloved dogs, came bounding toward me, their eager barks filling the air. Their excitement was contagious, and I couldn’t help but kneel down to greet them, their warm presence offering a welcome reprieve from the whirlwind of my thoughts.
"Hey, boys," I said, my voice softening as I ruffled Loki's fur while Thor nudged my arm, demanding attention. "You missed me, huh?"
Loki’s tail wagged in a frenzy, while Thor barked enthusiastically, his eyes bright and full of life. I spent a few moments tossing a ball across the yard and watching Thor outpace the others to retrieve it.
The playful energy of my dogs was one of the
