Shadows blink

As per usual, the young black boy responded with a growl. It seemed to be the only form of communication her eldest son had; he was incapable of whimpering, for the most part. He growled, even when he was happy, like he was now as the thorny black pup launched himself onto her ear, fastening the sharp little teeth firmly into the tender flesh.

She winced, and allowed him a few moments time to playfully bite her before she raised a paw to push him off onto the ground. Now that he was vulnerable, she took the opportunity to gently and tenderly nibble at his tiny paws and fuzzy belly.