Hiro sat on the sofa, watching the monkey pace back and forth. Every movement of the creature deepened his anxiety. He and Naomi had agreed to care for Maru, a Japanese macaque she had rescued and nursed back to health. At first, all seemed normal, but soon Maru’s behavior shifted. The monkey trailed Naomi constantly, its keen eyes never leaving her. Hiro couldn’t shake the sense that something was wrong.
Pet Monkey Keeps Guard Over Wife—When Husband Uncovers Reason, He Summons Authorities