Stone Circle Jaws 4: The Revenge

She’s beset by his circling though her body never shows it, eyes locked and analyzing his step, defensive growl rising into an honest bay. It’s a miscalculation to provoke a strange wolf in her state, even if he is weaker, even if he deserves every smack. Even if it takes all her restraint.

“You’re loving this, aren’t you? You want to be hated,” she hisses and pivots to face him as he rounds her flank. “I am sorry. Sorry you’re such a miserable bitch.”

She quickly vaults a few strides down the footpath before he decides to retaliate in earnest, reclaiming a distance that emboldens her tongue once more.

“You’re not worth dulling my claws over.”