Heather had been waiting on pins and needles all morning. There were so many unanswered questions with the She-Bear. It was important for Heather to know the bear was safe and wouldn’t harm herself. She’d seen her younger self reflected in the young woman and didn’t want her to suffer the way she had by not belonging.

The moment she heard the rumble of the truck, she rushed to the window. David hopped out of the pick-up truck and headed to the house. She met him at the door. He smelled ...