Tina’s sudden intervention, coupled with the visible relief on her face, seemed to communicate to the pack that James was not a threat but a potential ally. With a subtle change in their stance, the animals turned away slowly, suggesting that both Tina and James should follow their lead.
The sudden attack by the pack left James in a state of shock, causing him to stumble and fall to the ground. Gasping for breath, he turned to Tina, his eyes wide with confusion and concern, and asked urgently, “What’s going on? What are we chasing here?”