The Belgian Malinois had been moving smoothly along the line with its handler, a tall K-9 officer named Sergeant Cole Ramirez. The dog sniffed luggage, walked past shoes and backpacks, and ignored the scent of fast food drifting from a nearby café.
Until it reached Claire.
The dog froze.
Its body stiffened, ears pointed forward, nose twitching rapidly.
Ramirez tugged lightly on the leash.