“Once he took the time to notice, the world through the bear’s senses was riveting. The woods, which had been no more than a dark moist backdrop, had turned into a tapestry of life. Scents of animals, plant life and the sparkling water of the creek below swirled before him like colors: rich black soil, green pine needles, crystal blue water and through it all, the seductive drumbeat of Hedda’s heart. When he calmed, he also noticed that the bear was hungry, but that he was unwilling to let t...hat drumbeat grow softer in his ears. This realization unexpectedly endeared the creature to Derek. Though he knew it was just a mating instinct, from the inside he saw that it had the flavor of protection and deep affection as well. The brown bear climbed the mountain easily, though Derek could feel him tiring. When they reached the top of the ridge, the smells of the abandoned town below rose to meet them.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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