The Next Steps
We all held our breath while Jake worked nonstop. You do realize that every second counts? My spouse eyed the lioness and mumbled. I nodded, my veins pulsing with adrenaline. The ticking of the clock caused our hearts to beat in time. We thought we finally had an opportunity to change things. Jake was very focused, and hope started to grow at that precise moment. I saw a sense of urgency growing among us as it spread throughout the gathering.
The Next Steps
Skyward Distraction
Abruptly, a loud rumble filled the air. “What are they doing here?” a helicopter’s silhouette appeared against the horizon. I blurted out, my words laced with astonishment. Sarah’s voice could hardly be heard above the propellers when she spoke on the radio. The animals were uneasy, and we were also apprehensive. A part of me, however, was relieved that help was on the way and that we weren’t fighting this battle alone.
Skyward Distraction
