Emberwood There's a Thousand Reasons I Should Go About My Day

The male hummed, acknowledging that they had singled out the lone two as well. It was true, the could be bucks who were encouraged to start their own or defend the edges of the herd, but he doubted that an injured deer would be forced to the dangerous skirts. The only strength a herd had was its numbers. Even injured, another head provided a daunting task that could ward of predators so keeping those weakened alive was important. They would be close to the inner circle. Still, they still had to account for stupidity, just as Aliana had suggested. Very well. We get close enough to startle them. Get the herd to run and single out the one that lingers furthest. From there we strike.

The plan was simple enough, Calhoun believed there would be no need to explain further, so he spurred into action. Keeping low to the ground and stalking through the undergrowth, the hunter did his best to stay silent as he neared the gathered prey until he was sure that the woman had followed in his tracks. It wouldn't take long to approach, for either they would notice and move to steer clear or they would easily surprise the deer drawing out the desired reaction. With the falling of rain, nature seemed to favor the hunter versus the prey.

When Calhoun was but a few paces away, he gave one last look to Aliana, gesturing with his head to run. He jumped from his place, a deep bark rumbling from his throat as he charged towards the group. It was the desired outcome as he brought the noise of the storm. Surprised by the sudden wolf that seemed to materialize out of nowhere, the herd dispersed, some running in lone directions while the majority charged away. For now, he chased after the whole, ensuring that they would not turn on the duo or realize that they did in fact outnumber their hunters.

He could only hope that his partner followed up behind him, all the noise in the world would only keep them from realizing for a moment due to initial panic, but the longer the chase the more time they had to add up the picture and make a plan in return. Aliana would have to drive off one of the members that had fled in the opposite direction and keep it singled out until he was sure the herd was far enough away that he could abandon his chase to aid in the takedown.