Haunted Wood that ending wasn’t worth the wait

adrenaline-fueled laughter turned to low growl, valour’s jaws finding their way around his opponent’s scruff. guardian yelped, then quieted himself, putting his effort into listening instead of responding. don’t be afraid to hurt me, valour assured him, but it was certainly easier said than done. 

guardian’s breath sped up, his chest making deep movements as he thought through his options. his position made reaching anything difficult, but valour’s chest was available.. if only to be released, the gargoyle twisted his face toward his target and striked.