Redhawk Caldera This town is colder now

The Alpha heard a muffled thump! and looked up from his digging just long enough to assess Elwood's condition, make sure he hadn't broken his neck or something. Peregrine then growled under his breath and began clawing at the earth again. The hole had started the size of a dinner plate but now it was ripped open as wide as a trash can lid. His muscles were whining in protest but if just opened it a bit further, maybe...

Something struck him right in the face. Taken totally by surprise, the Alpha leaped backward with a surprised half-bark, shaking his head like a madman. It was only than that he realized a rabbit had sprung at him like some sort of face-hugger, only to drop now and dart away.

Collecting himself, the leonine hunter spun and lashed out a broad paw, just barely managing to catch the fleeing rabbit's large back feet. Despite the glancing blow, the force of it flipped the hare onto its back, allowing Peregrine to leap in and crush the life from it. He bit its neck with such force that his upper and lower canines clicked into place like the jaws of a steep trap. When he let go, the head nearly came apart from the body, clinging by a few thready shreds.

He was grinning victoriously, yellowed fangs stained with blood, when he glanced up and wiggled his brows at the Beta.