Feel the heartbeat
Andrew pushed himself slowly to his feet, careful not to disturb the moment. The reindeer didn’t move. It stood calmly beside him now, tall and silent, like it had accepted his presence. Andrew rested a hand on the animal’s shoulder. It felt warm, and Andrew could feel the reindeer’s heartbeat through its skin. It was a surreal moment—like standing beside a wild forest spirit.
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