The Son is My World (Brave)

Lying on my side, I was displaying relaxation when the husky returned from his hunting trip. He'd get the chance to see it before I opened my eyes and sat up, licking my lips at the wonderful smell of fresh meat. Babies, filled to the brim with nutrients that I'd definitely need if our night had been successful. I took two of the three into my mouth in one scoop, crunching them up bones and all the same as him before I swallowed. "Good find." I complimented as I went for the third, savoring this one a bit more. The rich flavor was rare, but so very perfect for such an occasion. There were two occasions today - the first was already past us. The second? Well, if things kept going well, I'd share with him my secret thoughts from the time during his hunt.

"Land." I admitted honestly when he asked what brought me here. I had finished the third baby and lay down, crossing my paws and licking them absently. "The area was perfect; water, shelter, prey. It's a perfect temporary kingdom." I explained my thinking, shaking my head when I heard a howl from the direction of the den. Silence, son, I thought angrily. He was being impatient, and it was going to be quick to irritate me. Absently I stood up at the howl, maternal instincts telling me to at least be on alert in case the bored tone were to change to anxiety or fear. I did hate leaving him alone for long periods, even if he was a bit more than a yearling now. He was still my baby boy, my precious perfection.

"Oh," turning to face Wicked, a smile graced my battle-worn features and my amber eyes would seem to sparkle. A much more kind seduction rather than the temptress he'd seen prior. "I almost forgot, before I send you on your way... I have an offer." I waited, hoping he'd take the bait and be willing to hear me out. My mind had been working up a nasty concoction to remedy my early hesitation, but he didn't need to know that just yet. If he waited to listen, I continued. "A one time offer. If you enjoy hunting, I think I already have your answer... join my son and I. If I am going to be harboring your young, I'll need assistance hunting as my pregnancy progresses. Be a hunter as part of my pack. I've been mapping out a course to leave this area if I could only gather more able bodies." I figured telling him I had plans to expand wouldn't hurt, it would take pressure off of being the "only" hunter if I clearly planned to recruit more. Who could refuse?