Redtail Rise This Time, Baby, I’ll Be Bulletproof

Riley listened to this all with a canted ear. His heart twisted for Masque, for all the reasons she shared.

Life wasn’t fair. 

He shifted shortly after her, turning so his gaze held her in full. She was so vibrant — her face and eyes so beautiful — he hated to see the clouds of sadness darken them. 

Riley placed his paw over hers. Masque. If there is one thing I have learned, it is that the world doesn’t play fair. People don’t care about what you deserve. His breath twisted in a sigh. No one will ever look out for you and what’s fair. They are too busy thinking of themselves. You have to take what you deserve, because the world will never give it to you. Just like you have to hunt for what you kill. 

The world is a scared rabbit protecting its belly from everyone’s teeth. You — He lifted his chin with a toothsome grin — are a wolf.