Bearclaw Valley a seminar about whether or not deer feel pain or are just sad

Her attempt to lure Indra to her would be unsuccessful. Her anger grew the more Val and Stryx tried to interrupt and intervene. Their betrayal was like a knife in her heart; the wound would be there for some time. Val was the most disappointing. He had passed their most sacred test; the bear had chosen him, and now he sought to deny the spirit what it demanded. 

As Val urged the girl to run, Arielle prepared herself to attack. Her muscles bunched but before she lunged, Stryx jumped in her way. She also sought to deny the bear what it demanded. The bruin-heart lunged for the older healer instead. 

Her teeth were aimed for the woman's sensitive throat. If she could take care of Stryx quickly then she could take care of Val and find Indra. Hopefully the girl wouldn't get too far away.