frozen and unsure
Reality hit me as I stood, locked in place momentarily by the surreal nature of it all. This massive, wild creature—a polar bear, no less—was right before me.
It didn’t attack or retreat. My mind raced, my veins pulsing with adrenaline. I clenched the ration pack tighter, knowing I needed a plan and fast.
But where to start? I swallowed hard, inhaled deeply, and willed myself to act.