Jade Fern Grove the ending and the beginning

The sound of another approaching put Noor on edge. She sat back on her haunches in one quick, instinctive swoop and pinned her ears back against her head. A chuff was uttered, to which she did not reply, though she made sure to keep her gaze focused on the male's movements. She knew the connotation behind his rumbles and growls which only served to make her all the more nervous. As Noor waited in the silence for him to make the next move, a weak threat of her own rolled from her throat.