Nearby, another moose lay weakened, surrounded by the tools of its captors. This grim discovery underscored the cruelty Avery had feared, marking a turning point in her journey. Avery finally understood the moose’s actions as she saw the albino creatures’ plight.
Every instinct screamed at her to turn back, but she forced herself forward, one careful step at a time. The ground beneath her feet was slick with mud, and just as she began to move, she lost her footing.