Though she does not always come out with the words I love you she hints at it multiple times.
The answer is the fourth option: dynamic because he is trying to communicate with the other wild beast.
The dog Buck, main character of the short novel "The Call of the Wild", quickly learns how to survive and how to become a leader. Once a pet living in a comfortable home, he is stolen and sold to become a sled-dog in Canada.
This excerpt shows Buck's reaction when he meets a wolf. Instead of running away, Buck walks toward the wolf, his body language showing both respect and strength. He knows he should not be too friendly so that the wolf won't find him to be weak. And he also knows he should not be too threatening if he wants a chance to get to know the other animal.
The answer is metaphor as:
“Taking a step back” means taking in the situation.
and
“opened my eyes” means opened your mind.
