Racing Against Time
As they ventured further into the woods, the bear’s attentiveness heightened. Moments of stillness to scent the air indicated a keen awareness, a maternal instinct finely tuned to detect any trace of her cub nearby.
The adult bear’s actions conveyed more than mere animal instinct; they mirrored Samantha’s own sense of urgency. The occasional subdued growl, a gentle yet resolute prompt, encouraged her to quicken her pace. It seemed the bear grasped the gravity of their mission, its unease mirroring the urgency of their quest.