“Faster,” said Caleb.
“We don’t want the cops’ attention,” said Reese, picking up the speed.
They’d all piled into the pick-up truck and headed to the place Joe said they’d probably find the rogue bear. It was a sacred place the bears visited at least a few times in their lives—when they mated, after the birth of their cubs, and for spiritual rebirth.
They’d left David behind to care for the bear females until they returned. After seeing the dead, mutilated bodies, his fears grew tenfold. That bear was capable of anything, any remnants of humanity long gone.
“Do you remember where we live?” asked Brian. “I haven’t seen a cop around here in years. Don’t worry about speeding.”
“Whatever,” said Reese. “How much farther, Joe?”
“A few more miles. It’ll be on the left after a curve in the
