She muttered to herself, a mix of disbelief and dread in her voice. “What am I doing? Why did I follow a wild animal so deep into the forest?” The absurdity of her situation hit her hard; she was talking to a creature in a place where logic held no meaning.
The moose responded with low grunts and dug the earth near the pile with its hoof, its actions hinting at urgency. As the forest hushed around her, Avery’s fear began to shift to curiosity. The moose’s behavior seemed to plead for help, and she realized she needed to understand its silent message.