MY ADOPTED DOGS ARE ALPHA MALES
Siera whispered, doing so herself to set an example.
Kamila obeyed, though her eyelids flickered with the effort of keeping her thoughts at bay. She could hear the rustle of leaves, the soft gurgle of a nearby stream, and the distant bird calls.
“Now, take a deep breath in,” Siera began, her voice steady and soothing. “Hold it. And let it out slowly. Focus on the sound of your breath, the rise and fall of your chest.”
Kamila inhaled deeply, her chest expanding, and exhaled, trying to focus solely on her breathing. Her mind wandered back to her worries, but Siera’s next words brought her back.