That dog, where had I seen the animal before? I’m sure that I hadn’t, today was the first time. But somehow he seemed so familiar, and he seemed to know me as well.

I’d been caught out by a pet. Today for the first time I’d stayed closer than usual. It was almost as if I couldn’t help myself, as if I’d been drawn to him. Like a moth to a flame.

I knew it was pointless, and maybe even dangerous, but I couldn’t help myself. When I’d heard the fit he’d thrown ...