King Elk Forest Beast Within

Finally, they could leave that stuffy, cramped den. The whelps were larger now, though not by much, but they were much sturdier. Venere kept pace easily, trotting along close to her mother's side, a smug grin on her muzzle.

The journey through the forest was long, but fun, and Venere saw many things she'd never seen before — like a live rabbit. She wanted it, but her mother just shuffled her along towards the cavern.

At least it was larger than the den — they'd have plenty of room to run around and play, and they could see the forest from the huge cavern entrance. "Mama, can we 'splore?"