Truth of His Accidental Pup

Clara

My fingers dig into the hem of my shirt as that single, bizarre word hangs between us. "Your pup?" I echo, aware I sound like a broken record, yet the sheer absurdity of the moment leaves me scrambling for footing. The whole scene feels detached from reality, like I've slipped into a bizarre dream fast turning into a waking nightmare. "What on earth does that even mean?"

Not long ago, I ca