Redtail Rise they hang on every breath

As he moved to face her, she saw the challenge conveyed through the tension in his body. The sound in his throat drew her full attention.

Kanuk lowered her head so that it was below her own shoulders. She moved with silent steps, circling him, studying him. Then when she chose her moment, she lunged.

For all her strengths, she knew how to move the best. She knew herself and the limits of the body that was her vessel; not a step wasted, not an ounce of energy spent that was not done so with purpose.

She did not strike. Instead she veered close and then away, testing his resolve.