The lion’s body jerked, and huge amber eyes slowly opened.

The man stepped back.

When the beast, staggering, rose to its paws, the man’s heart was ready to jump out of his chest.

He understood: now it would all be over, he had come to the end, because he was facing a predator.

The lion would not distinguish between friend and foe. Instinct would prevail.

At that moment, the animal slowly approached him and something unexpected happened