Otter Creek Shine & Shade

Attention, he'd clearly gained.

From high ground, to low, she moved. He now had open access to approach, and he did hesitate to do so.

Not even bothering to seek permission (why would he need it?) the dark male paced near boldly, circling and sniffing with great eagerness.

So many scents upon her. Much intrigue, he had. But how much of him would she tolerate? Some females took more, while others took less. Which would she choose? Could he rope her in too — could he claim her for himself?