"Perhaps . " Clovis agreed . He continued petting her, following the stripes of her forehead . Kyera wasn't sure why, but then caress was more soothing than annoying right now .
Just then the door burst open, ruining the serenity of the moment . Kyera turned as she smelt a familiar scent . Her heart jumped to her throat . Inside, her voice screamed no .
The sounds of growling and struggling filled the air . An angry wolf fighting for its freedom . Black fur tinged gray as it snarled and fought the ropes that held its neck and chest . Judging by the way the ropes were settled he had nearly slipped several off . A few loops swung wildly, having been bitten in half .
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Kyera looked up at Clovis who seemed expressionless and then the Emperor who was curious . Her heart grew cold . She had almost forgot where she was .
One of the men securing the beast pulled a club and raised it to strike the wolf . Kyera could no longer wait . She roared at the man, pulling away and stalking toward him . Realizing there was trouble, the man turned and laughed .
It was a cold sound that Kyera remembered from her first days as a capture . His club was the first taste of humanity she had disliked . "come on kitty, we can do this again if you wish . " he taunted and Kyera leaped .
"MOON!!" shouted Clovis, worry in his voice . The club began to come down at her, busting her across the jaw . Kyera growled in pain, gripping the club and ripping it from the Man's hand . She tasted the blood and felt sick . She would have to wash her mouth thoroughly . She didn't like the taste of trash .
The man squealed and gasped as he held his bleeding hand . Several fingers had been served by her bite . Kyera bashed the club against the wall, splitting it as she threw it away from herself . She roared a warning at him, before turning to the wolf who was still struggling .
Her eyes met those familiar black orbs and she raised her paw . The Emperor and his son watched in shock, prepared to see blood split across the floor . The wolf had stopped growling as if he had given himself over to fate . Kyera's claws extended to their full 5 inch length as she slashed forward and the ropes fell away from the elder wolf's body .
The guards went to stop her but her roar and cutting glare stopped them . The black wolf stood unsteadily . He was panting from exertion . Greatful black pools met her golden as he dropped his head in respect and thanks . Kyera leaned down pressing her forehead to his chest lifting his head . The pair showed affection for one another for but a moment before stepping apart .
'You do not look well, Princess . ' he whispered in the forest's common tongue . Kyera sighed nodding .
'You bring news of home? I heard a cry on the wind last night . Is Talis alright?' she asked, ignoring the obvious . The lack of deep sleep had completely messed with her and as close as she and Daxin were, he already knew the answer .
'Yes… but Talis is fine . Kyera… here is not the place…' he tried to say, looking back at the humans who were staring in wonder at the large wolf and larger tigress communicating with one another . His eyes widened and hackles raised and kyera looked behind her . Clovis had gotten up from his seat and walked toward them .
'Daxin, calm down . I can handle him . ' Kyera assured the wolf, who was not in the mood to be trusting or forgiving . She looked back at Clovis who stopped at her haunches meeting her eyes . She turned and stood with her back to the wolf, her expression communicated through her eyes .
"Are you friends?" Clovis asked softly wondering if she could understand him . Kyera decided to take a chance and dip her large head in a nod . His eyes widened slightly . "come, sit both of you . The wolf is a guest of the Tigress . " Clovis called out to the surprise of the humans in the room . Kyera was shocked, but seeing how unsteady the wolf was, she agreed .
'Come rest, Daxin . You can tell me the rest laying down just as easy as standing up . ' Kyera purred in the same common forest tongue . Daxin nodded and followed her, laying down nearby . His eyes were grim as he watched her .
Chapter end
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