The Tangle Hungur

She had traveled across the valley and into the taiga, and still no sight nor sound of her sister. Not even a clue for where she could possibly be. Lilitu was beyond despondent, and it was only the knowledge that she was near the sea that gave her any satisfaction.

A nice stint by the ocean might do her good. Of course, she'd have to return home sooner rather than later.

Her gaze was set upon the looming horizon when a rustling caught her attention. She turned and her heart caught in her throat.

Brown, hulking. Reeking. Un-wolf.

Lilitu tried to swallow and failed, tried to catch her breath and failed, attempted to back down before the massive creature caught sight of her and launched into pursuit.

She had never seen a bear. In this life, anyway.