Noctisardor Bypass raunkova

at sunup, heda existed in a state of semi-wakefulness. two of the children were already up and about. she yawned, engaging the routine of cleanings before they emerged into the sun to stretch and croon.
the warmth was welcome; she leaned into it, nipping playfully at one pup or another as she let them pursue her around the clearing outside the dawnleaf den.