A Nurse Had Trained for Every Emergency, But Then a Bear Showed Up!
An Uneasy Descent
Hana’s grip tightened on the rope as Peter moved to the edge. Doubt flickered—was she strong enough to keep him safe? She caught the faint tremble in his hands as he steadied himself. No turning back now. He took a breath and began to lower himself into the shadows below.
The rope pulled taut. Hana braced her feet, every muscle focused. Peter called up calmly, giving instructions, his voice a tether in the darkness. She followed each word, hands burning, fear locked behind her focus. One thought anchored her through it all: I must trust myself as much as he trusts me. This moment depended on that.
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