Big cats are a big problem

There had to be an increase of predators in the area - it was the only logical explanation as to why Ethne was targeted by big cats prior to winter. Normally they would not dare chance a pack’s borders. They were bold. Beauregard had convinced Haydée to come with him to check the surrounding areas of the pack. If his hunch was correct, there was at least some bigger cat family that had moved in. A hunch that had seemed stronger the moment they got to the edges of the grapevine cathedral. The scent of cats, many cats lingered here. It wasn’t a family, Beauregard realized as the fur on his neck prickled. He cast a glance at Hay, a serious look within them. “Worse than I thought… smells like we’ve got a whole damn colony of cats lurking in there.” Which was bad. Very, very bad. “I’ve heard of small feral cats forming them, but big cats…?” His blue gaze turned back to the cathedral. He knew that the place was not a positive one for the Ethne Leader. “I’m going to try and sneak in and get a feel for their exact number. I can go alone if you need me to.”

"Speech," 'Thought.'