Redtail Rise θ

From the rear, Moon Runner caught the loaded glance from Dark Spine.

A youthful male! the spirit thought, amused.

Look, Dark Spine signaled.

And Wealda saw their quarry's prey-sign.

She has retreated into the trees — but there is nothing the doe could do to dissuade her pursuers.

Moon Runner licked her jowls. Good, she spirit praised Dark Spine’s tracking.

He then yielded to the timber with many seasons, who took point and led the next leg of their hunt.

Moon Runner could taste the doe’s frightened musk on winter’s crisp air.

She is close! Her amber eyes were wide, pupils dilated.

But Moon Runner is patient.

The hunters became still. She sees the timer wolf’s muscles coil and Moon Runner is reminded of Wise Father’s might.

When he sprung, so did Moon Runner, and she coursed off to the side to block the doe’s escape... an opportunity for the males to sink in their teeth. May she be snared by the Rise’s fangs!