Chimera Fields i'll burn my eyes out before i

The sound and scent of another nearby drew Cortland from his thoughts. He turned, lifting his muzzle to better catch the source. When he thought he had it pinpointed, he rose to move in the direction; a few beats later, he tripped over something warm and furry. A brief cry of surprise slipped from him as he stumbled back, fur on end. Sss—orry He managed to choke out, gaze immediately fixing on the woman he had literally walked into.