Hana, breathing fast, quickly told Peter about the extraordinary events of the night. “Peter, a wild bear has brought me into the woods. It has something with it, and I can’t leave it behind.” There was a short silence from Peter, and Hana could almost sense his worry growing.
“Hana, it’s great you want to help, but please be careful,” he said. “Wild animals can act in ways we don’t expect, and this could be dangerous.” The forest around her seemed to amplify the weight of Peter’s words, the rustling of leaves and the occasional hoot of the owl becoming a symphony of nature’s warnings. Yet, Hana felt pulled between wanting to help and listening to Peter’s sensible advice..