Blackfeather Woods forgive me

He let her go and, relieved, the girl scrambled to her feet, albeit still keeping low to the ground with eyes trained on the male. She didn't want to test the brute's obvious physical prowess, even if the way he accomplished things was by simply pinning them to the ground.

The two new parents inspected their gift and Lakhesis watched on intently, glancing once at her sister as she turned to look at the blue-eyed wolf. The mother seemed to accept it gratefully, thanking them as her mate warily poked and prodded the trinket. He was right in assuming it was harmless; it only served to draw out the Atropos. The others would be blessed, but they had even greater plans for the vessel should she be part of this litter.

Shego explained their intentions and, as the mother withdrew back into the den, Lakhesis looked over to the male once again. His suspicion was obvious, and she caught his golden eyes with her own pale gaze once before she quickly took off into the trees like a startled fox. They had successfully completed the task, but it had been too close. They — she — would have to be more careful.