Heightened Tensions
The new lion’s presence transformed the environment, the sense of calm evaporating in an instant. ‘Stay put,’ Sarah whispered urgently, her eyes never leaving the prowling creature.
Its aura of power was undeniable, prowling nearer, tail flicking with each step. Our hearts thudded in unison, the shared fear palpable.
We sat still as statues, barely daring to breathe. The savannah seemed to shrink around us, every sense heightened, each moment stretched thin with possibilities.