Echoes Of War: A Wild Encounter

Finally, they burst from the trees and plunged into the cool river, gasping in relief as the inferno roared behind them. Exhausted but alive, they reached the opposite shore and collapsed. Just as they began to regroup, near a beautiful waterfall, a low growl pierced the air. Captain Jonas turned slowly, his heart sinking. Standing before them, eyes gleaming, was a massive wild bear.