Redtail Rise And I felt his blood pour fast and hot,

Fight me, she urged again.

Riley’s trepidation transformed to spirited competitiveness as Masque lunged anew, this time her teeth grazing handily across his cheek.

He pushed upwards in a half rear, his own jaws sprung towards her in a jawspar — while simultaneously attempting to direct her body from his with his raised front paws.