Luka felt a flicker of worry as he thought about the reaction of his parents. He was gratingly aware that he’d gone alone to the wilderness in pursuit of a bear. Andrea would surely reprimand him if she learned of the recklessness and risk he took in his pursuit. He silently prayed his absence hadn’t caused them to worry excessively.
But he knew in his heart that he must do it, no matter what the consequences. The mission was personal and resonated with a sense of purpose that could not be explained.