The Cub Stayed Beside the Trapped Lioness Until Help Reached the Grass

with the same fierce watchfulness Joseph had seen in the clearing. In the third, taken just before dawn, Mara moved through silver grass with her cub at her shoulder. Her injured leg was visible, scarred but bearing weight. Scout was not pressed against her anymore. He ranged a few steps ahead, then looked back to make sure she followed.

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