Moonrise [Red]

Red drowsed in the warmth of Aurielle's den, curled around his shimmering mate. Curled up as they were, her deep sigh woke him. The glow of her fur filled the alcove with a soft light, a light that made it easy to make out her features when he opened his eyes to smile down at her. "Thinking deep thoughts, my love?" he teased gently. On the last syllable his words turned to a yawn that cracked his jaws opem wide and curled his tongue. As his jaws clicked shut again, he shook his head - carefully, to not disturb her - to clear it of the drowsy cobwebs.