This Is Who We Are

Maria let out a soft giggle as Shadow shook the sleepiness from himself. She didn’t realize how protective the man was over her, or that she was naive to believe she’d be fine out there on her own. The woman was too trusting of the world, but one day she’d learn the truth of danger. It seemed her previous close encounter when she first met Shadow had been forgotten. Was the woman merely forgetful, naive, or a mix of both? With a warm smile the female dipped her head to Shadow and turned on her heels, setting out across the orchard.

It was only a matter of time before she spotted their potential prey; a young fawn, born too early for the spring season, trailing along a small herd that was making their way through the edge of the orchard’s territory. Her stomach rumbled, though she was mindful to watch the stag that was in the group. She started to edge closer towards the little one, hoping to separate it from the herd and come back with it as her prize. Wouldn’t Shadow be proud then!

But something was stirring on the breeze... And it seemed the winds of fate might not be on the side of the predators today...