Bride of the Wild
“I sat next to Bryce and Micah, who spoke little while eating, although Silas kept a steady stream of conversation going, speaking on a variety of topics. From the lack of responses, not everyone thought him diverting. When Sheriff Palmer gave him a plate, he eyed the fare dubiously.“I’ve seen rotten deer meat that looked better, but I’ll give it a try.” He stabbed the meat with his fork, bringing it to his mouth. “It’s terribly chewy, isn’t it? And gamey.” He grimaced. “I’m not all that hungry ...anyway.” He tossed the contents of the plate into a bush. “I’ll just drink my supper.”Although there had been more than enough meat, such a show of waste stunned me. I continued to eat, finding the meat chewy, but it felt nourishing, and although the cubs had been slaughtered, at least the food would not be squandered. After finishing what remained on my plate, I stood, intending to wash my hands in the stream. Micah, apprehending this, got to his feet as well, following me.“It wasn’t that terrible,”MoreLess
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