Hushed Willows in-depths

@Reverie. Forward dated to the 3rd.

The forest was lovely. Calm. Serene. There was no denying that.

It was not what Aliki was used to. She was drawn to water like moths to light. Saltwater or fresh, it made little difference. It was her element. Where she had been born and where she would die.

Her quest for her lost companion had to wait. Hunger had struck and struck hard. She had been hot on the trail of a hare. This one proving more elusive than the last that fell victim to her skill.

But she was getting closer with every step. Again, there were traces of wolf scent around her. With a firm flick of her tail and a tip of her ears, she ignored it. The scent wasn't as strong in this forest. 

She was hungry, far from familiar comforts and would not be deterred. If the wolves were close by, she would face them if they went out of their way to present themselves. 

In the meantime, back to the hunt.