Luka closed his eyes briefly, anticipating the danger. He was preparing for the worst. As the tension grew, time seemed to slow down. Harry released the trigger at a critical moment and fired the sedative dart toward the bear. Their relief soon turned into alarm when the bear’s response was unexpected.
The bear did not succumb to the tranquilizers’ effects. Instead, it fought back with an unanticipated burst in strength. Luka was gripped by panic as the bear approached, driven by instinct and her desire to protect the cub.