The Alpha's Freakshow
another voice asks.
“He has these spells since I found him almost dead in the woods,” Billy says.
I can hear the hesitation in his voice. He hates sharing information that is not his to share. Bears are excellent that way. They are natural loners, but when they care about someone, they protect them ferociously and by any means. If you can earn the trust of a bear, then you have their loyalty and their secrecy.
“I’ve had them since I was a child,” I lie. “This isn’t uncommon. It’s just stress-related. I will be fine.” I look around and see Maggie, Billy, and a man I don’t recognize.