Nova Peak End Game

Riley’s ears cupped as he peered upward, squinting against the sky. It was at that exact moment he became cognizant a pair of eyes peered back at him, framed by a brilliant red face.

He froze, his sore paw still lifted. That he had assumably been watched without his awareness chilled him. The scent permeating their little copse was familiar - he wondered if this was the invisible female from days before.

Riley placed his paw slowly back on the damp earth, unable to pull his gaze from the face above him.