He staggered, still trying to hold off the cold bite of death.

Dia terhuyung-hayang, masih cuba menahan dingin gigitan kematian.

He had seen this before, but always from the winning side.

Dia pernah melihat ini sebelum ini, tetapi sentiasa dari pihak yang menang.

Now he was on the losing side; the defeated; the prey; death.

Sekarang dia berada di pihak yang kalah; yang kalah; mangsa; kematian.

Buck circled for the final blow, the ring of dogs pressed closer.

Buck berpusing untuk pukulan terakhir, cincin anjing ditekan lebih dekat.

He could feel their hot breaths; ready for the kill.

Dia dapat merasakan nafas panas mereka; bersedia untuk membunuh.

A stillness fell; all was in its place; time had stopped.

Keheningan jatuh; semua berada di tempatnya; masa telah berhenti.

Even the cold air between them froze for one last moment.

Malah udara sejuk di antara mereka membeku buat saat terakhir.