Read the excerpt from White Fang.

The man who had spoken came over to her. He put his hand upon her head, and she only crouched closer. She did not snap, nor threaten to snap. The other men came up, and surrounded her, and felt her, and pawed her, which actions she made no attempt to resent. They were greatly excited, and made many noises with their mouths. These noises were not indications of danger, the cub decided, as he crouched near his mother, still bristling from time to time but doing his best to submit.

Which best states the perspective of White Fang’s mother in the excerpt?

A) She pretends to trust the men even though she is angry.

B) She jumps on the men to show that she owns them.

C) She accepts the men’s friendly affections for her.

D) She is fearful of the men and shrinks from their touch.