Luka was acutely aware of the sheer recklessness of his impending action. He knew Andrea would vehemently disapprove, yet an inner voice was impelling him to trail this creature. He had always believed in heeding the call of the wild, and now, nature was summoning him in the most extraordinary way…
Rising gingerly from his hiding spot behind the couch, Luka’s gaze remained fixed on the bear. He was aware that time was of the essence; he needed to act before his family stirred from their sleep. Should Andrea descend the stairs at that very moment, his chance to follow the bear would be irrevocably lost.