Redhawk Caldera i could write it better than you ever felt it.

Soon, she found a stranger inserted between herself and Reyes. The interloper snarled at her comrade, obviously challenging him for Towhee's attention. In past years, she would've thrilled at this development. It would've made her blood run hot to watch two men fight for her.

But there was something very different about this season. And never before had she stood on her own soil and mindfully chosen a suitor. Now that she'd made up her mind, the Sovereign wouldn't tolerate anyone interfering with her plans.

Towhee bellowed, "Get the fuck away from him!" She crouched. "And get the fuck off our lawn!" she added as she sprang, skipping the usual target (the throat) to go after the family jewels instead.