Dangerous Territory

"Hey, you! What are you doing? This is claimed territory!"

Macawi backed up a few steps, keeping her paws light in case she needed to run. She would love a good chase, but she didn't think this she-wolf would be up to the challenge. She was very obviously pregnant.

Macawi gave a slight bow of the head in mock respect, and then she said in her silky, accented voice, "This one's name is Macawi. She has been roaming the lands tonight. The stars are lovely, are they not?"

Why she was talking to this wolf was beyond her. It was the thrill, probably, that kept her from running. This was the first time she had seen a wolf up-close.

"And what is a pretty creature like you doing out here this late at night, by yourself? And pregnant, too. How does this she-wolf not know that there are night creatures out here that would tear her from limb to limb just for fun? Ehh?" Her voice took on a teasing tone, for she was feeling bold.

And here she stood, waiting for the wolf's response, and grinning from ear to ear like a true coyote.