Nova Peak back to the old house

he had scared her? lorcan scoffs, wheeling on his paws and turning gaze to the woman. the bitch crept around like a shadow and had the audacity to be scared by him. he snorts and looks her up and down.
the fur upon his back bristling still, hackles jerked upwards by a rumbling emotion. he is still for several seconds before he moves, coming closer to the white-furred woman.
tasting her scent on the wind.
why are you out here? he asks.
he finds that her scent is pleasant. he notices her in a way he hadn't before—compelled by the wound ayovi had dealt to his manliness.