An Unexpected Welcome

Redrum’s golden eyes widened as he watched the stranger dive out of the way, barely avoiding the grolar bear's massive teeth but not escaping its claws. Blood splattered the ground, and his teeth grit at the sight of her injury. But she was swift, pushing through the pain, and he admired her tenacity as she lashed out at the bear.

Redrum growled, adrenaline surging through his veins. He couldn’t let her fight this monster alone. That wasn’t who the young brute was. He launched himself at the grolar bear’s other side, aiming for its exposed flank. His teeth sank into the thick fur, seeking purchase on the bear's vulnerable flesh. He twisted and pulled, trying to throw the beast off balance and give the woman the opening she needed.