Luka’s mind whirred with conjecture. Perhaps the creature was in some sort of distress and, having previously experienced human assistance, it turned to him for aid. It was plausible that it had been raised in captivity and understood the capabilities of humans.
Yet, despite this optimistic hypothesis, a chilling counter-thought gnawed at him. For all he knew, the bear could be luring him deeper into the forest to make him its morning feast…