Sleepy Fox Hollow I think I’m doing alright.

Anselm was in no place of logic. His heart hammered with anger that she could be so impudent.

As he seized her tail she turned, and her teeth caught the sensitive rim of his ear and ripped clean through it.

With a snarl he sought to shove her to the earth. Up close, he would quickly overpower Meridian -- but he had little chance of keeping up with her if she ran.

Imbued by fury, Anselm hoped she continued to try to fight him so he could muscle her into the ground.