All she had wanted was to feed herself, but now she could see that Luck was far from favorable to her. Perhaps if she had surrendered the hunt in the first place she would not have been faced with not one, but two temperamental beasts. To his apparent reprieve, the male wandered off the moment he was excused, leaving the dark female to stand before the quiet one alone. It did not seem like the wisest action on his part. What subordinate would leave his leader without a guard? But perhaps this comfort came with enduring far greater threats than a lone, famished female. Who was to know.
Smoothly she returned her bi-colored sights to the lone Alpha, once more holding her gaze along the length of her muzzle. The calm beast sighed softly, having nothing but time to ponder her response, though the irritable twitch of her ear could not be mistaken. Wanting to join was a generous notion. Needing to join so she could eat, that was an entirely different matter all together. If only the male had remained, he could have relayed the answers for her. She found no pleasure in repeating herself. If this was the cost of finding a meal, she would have done better starving another day...
Carefully she shifted her weight as she turned, her tail low and ears relaxed as she dismissed the borders. Perhaps she could find another trail elsewhere. |