Chapter 48

The huge mountain lion used his paw yet again to push the food toward the smaller wolf. The wolf pushed the food away again, whining in its throat. An anguished sound.

The wolf refused repeatedly, but the mountain lion did not give up.

This time around, he stalked closer to the wolf, lowered himself to his haunches, and pressed his huge forehead to the wolf's.

Also, it raised a huge forepaw and pressed on the wolf's jaw repeatedly. A gesture filled with affection...guilt and pain.

The wolf growled low in its throat. The mountain lion did the same, waiting for the wolf out so patiently.

Finally, amber eyes with invisible wounds to the soul closed, and the wolf whimpered in defeat and surrender.

A few seconds passed between them, before the mountain lion stepped back, and offered the food again. This time around, the wolf lowered her head and devoured the meat ravenously.

The mountain lion stood guard while the wolf ate, its green eyes never leaving the wolf.

Suddenly, a scent w