The sight of the helpless animal, so small and fragile against the vast expanse of ice, awakened something in them—an urge to help, to save this innocent life from a cruel fate. “We can’t just leave it there,” Jacob said, his voice thick with emotion.

The others nodded, the decision made without a word. They would rescue the cub, no matter the risk. Mallory, ever the cautious one, took the helm again, carefully steering the boat closer to the iceberg.