Dawnlark Plains XXXVIII

the longer the hunt went on, the more mireille was aware of how dangerous it was here, and how easily someone could be hurt or killed. she tried to keep @Theo close to her at least, keeping back a scold or a shout for etienne. he was only doing what they had came to do! but her worry mounted, followed by relief when she was able to see land and sky between them again.
she ran forward when ancelin did, snarling at straining heels to encourage the ruminants' departure. and like the hunt-lead, she took looked around for her young relatives as they all ran.