Finally Over
The van’s taillights disappeared into the night, carrying the sleeping bear to safety. John and Mark lingered outside, staring at the now-quiet house. The ordeal felt dreamlike, almost impossible to believe. “Well,” Mark said with a grin, “at least hornets won’t be your problem anymore.” John laughed, tension draining from his body. Stepping inside, the house felt safer. For the first time in hours, he knew he could rest.
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