Fragmented Hope

Esperanza lapped at the water that she had been hoping to have for some time. A smile crept over her features and moved away so she could let Elan drink. The water ran down her throat and into her gullet, quenching her thirst.

"Thank you," The femme spoke thankfully as she lied down and placed her cranium onto her forepaws as her optics scanned the area. She could hear a few howls from coyotes, but figured they were nothing to worry about.