What A Nuisance

Maria continued to smile, even after Shadow’s gaze met her own. His words might have seemed harsh, like he was trying to be this big strong wolf and let her know that he wouldn’t be messed with... What a silly thought! Maria wouldn’t hurt anyone just for the sake of hurting them and truthfully doubted her abilities to do much damage anyway. Her blue orbs rested upon those crimson ones, never flinching even as Shadow stood. She too rose to her paws.

Her ears twitched as she looked around, her guard completely lowered as she spoke in a soft tone. “Now lets see... The quickest way back to my den...” Maria muttered to herself. Then, with a wagging tail the girl set off towards the den she called home. She glanced only once over her shoulder at Shadow, giggling as she asked in a playful tone,
“Well? Are you coming?”