Closer Examination
Jake gazed at the marking, his interest clearly piqued. ‘I need a closer look,’ he said, speaking more to himself than to any of us.
He leaned down, studying the design with careful eyes. The rest of us were drawn in by his fascination.
Whatever it was, it seemed to hint at a story intertwined with the lioness’s life. Jake’s detective-like scrutiny promised us answers, but the waiting was both exhilarating and nerve-wracking.