Duskfire Glacier sonraun

heda took the opportunity. as kigipigak's heavy forelimbs settled like the glacier itself around her slender shoulders, she arched and snapped toward the juncture of ear to cheek. 
perhaps it was her awareness. perhaps it was her respect. heda did not want to draw blood and so only dragged her teeth through his fur. she tried to rip away from the man, stumbling with a growl and driving her shoulder toward his chest.
her long forelegs tangled. she went down in a clumsy heap.