The suddenness of the bear’s appearance was what startled Altha the most. She had barely settled on her porch with her water when the massive creature materialized, almost magically. Her instincts immediately kicked in, urging her to rise. But the bear’s rapid approach gave her little time to react, and before she could comprehend the situation, she was confronted by the colossal beast.
Her instincts immediately kicked in, urging her to rise. But the bear’s rapid approach gave her little time to react, and before she could comprehend the situation, she was confronted by the colossal beast. The unexpected encounter left her in a vulnerable position, and the bear’s behavior was still shrouded in uncertainty.