The male gave a sweet smile, like someone gazing at an innocent, sleeping child.

He released the female's throat and bent down, bestowing a light kiss upon the lioness's bloodied cheek.

"Rest now, O'tep." he whispered, backing up. He turned swiftly and made his way for the exit of the den. Right as he reached the exit, paws touching sun-touched dirt, his eyes flashed, and a grin lit up his face. His tongue trailed over his lips, cleaning the blood that tainted them from his banu's cheek.

"You're gonna need it."


-Fin