He braced himself for a counterattack, but as the moments passed, there was still no sign of the beast. It seemed the creature was in no hurry to confront him, leaving Terry in an uneasy state of anticipation.
Terry's mind raced as he considered the possible reasons behind the monster's sudden retreat. The most logical explanation that came to him was that the creature might be waiting for its teeth to regenerate. Perhaps it was a regenerative ability that allowed the monster to regrow its vital attacking structures. Terry knew he couldn't let the creature regain its full strength, but for now, all he could do was remain vigilant and wait for the opportune moment to strike.
