Greatwater Lake And now I'm laughin' through my tears

She must have been startled, for she didn't know he was there until he'd made the sound.

But when she figured it out, she seemed both curious and intrigued.

Her tongue swiped against his chin, but he dismissed the gesture, curling his lip down to expose the top layer of teeth.

Reaching out over her, Khaba grasped her scruff, tugging in a forward motion. It hadn't been nearly enough to draw blood, only pinch.

Inside, he growled, refusing to let go of her scruff until she complied with his eager demands.