Chapter 18

Adira prepares for a bison hunt with the tribe. She sharpens her spear and assures her worried friend Frey that she will be careful. As they reach the Eastern Meadows, Adira is surprised to learn that she will be leading the attack on a weak bison. With hesitation, she takes the lead and calls for the formation of the wolf. However, she soon realizes that Dhoron had misled her, as the bison they targeted was actually the lookout for the herd, and they find themselves in the midst of a stampede. Adira struggles to keep up with the tribe and feels isolated at the edge of the formation.

She decides to trust her instincts and weaves through the herd to get downwind, narrowly avoiding the charging bison. Seeking refuge on a rock formation, she spots Keechi, the eagle, and follows him back to the tribe. Adira regains her composure and leads the hunters to trap and kill the injured bison. Despite Dhoron's criticism, Adira stands her ground and receives praise from the other hunters. They divide the bison's meat and head back to camp, with Adira feeling a sense of accomplishment and newfound confidence.