Sunbeam Lair We all gaze at the stars

The large male was poised and prepared, remaining part of the fanned-out group until the chase was well and truly underway. Then he slowed and made careful note of where each wolf was — and of course the stag itself. Until, sooner than a sniff of Spring weather, the prey was in sight, driven towards him exactly as planned. Noctura remained hidden from its hard and lashing antlers, but before it could gallop past him he made his move, teeth flashing quick towards the side of its slender neck.