Jeremy’s heart pounded as he observed the cub from a cautious distance. It appeared helpless, almost like a discarded teddy bear nestled in the snow. But Jeremy knew that he couldn’t let its innocence disarm him; as the lurking threat of its mother was a danger he couldn’t ignore.
Jeremy took a step back, heart hammering, realizing how vulnerable he was in this position. He hesitated, his instinct to help clashing with the clear and present danger. He turned and made his way back inside, breath unsteady.