Question

complete the story with the detail that most logically develops the narrative.
father’s golden eagle was now little more than a tiny \v\ gliding against the electric - blue nebraska sky. his voice was calm but commanding as he told berik that falconry takes more than just patience; it takes control. berik straightened his arm, which trembled under the weight of the heavy gauntlet. the muscles in his bicep burned, but he kept his posture steady. he could feel father’s eyes on him, sharp and measuring, as the eagle circled high above the plains. on his father’s order, berik called the eagle’s name, filling his lungs with the dry, scorching air of the prairie. although his heart was pounding, berik kept his hand raised, unwavering.
_____________________________________________________________________ \i’ve got this,\ berik smiled to himself.
as a sudden gust of wind throttled the plains, his voice remained powerful, his gloved hand motionless and assured.
unbeknownst to father, berik had secretly been practicing his bird - summoning skills; unfortunately, they were all much smaller birds than this eagle.
for a moment, he stood strong and proud, but his arm began to drop when berik glanced at father and saw doubt in his eyes.
the wings of the majestic bird spread wide as it descended toward berik’s perch; then, inexplicably, it turned and flew away.

Explanation:

This detail logically continues Berik's display of growing control and confidence, matching his internal thought "I've got this." It shows he maintains his composure and command even when faced with a sudden challenge (the wind), which aligns with his father's lesson about falconry requiring control. The other options either introduce an unrelated secret practice, show a loss of confidence, or result in a failure that contradicts his self-assurance.

Answer:

As a sudden gust of wind throttled the plains, his voice remained powerful, his gloved hand motionless and assured.