It had been months since the red had left her old life behind. It turned out all for the better.

No longer did she have the worries of others uncovering her secret.

No longer did she worry about what she would eat.

Game roamed plentiful around the mountainous lair that she and Alexander had chosen.

Mountain goats and bighorn sheep roamed the rocky outcroppings while herds of caribou grazed the plains below.

She would never go hungry ever again.

Nights were cool, but comfortable. Especially within her mate's embrace.

She remained curled alongside Alexander. Stirring from a long needed rest. Moving into the lair had taken longer then she had thought. But it was all worth it in the end.

Good morning my dearest. I have not slept so well in such a long time. Perhaps we could hunt together?

I would enjoy a nice flight. It has been so long you know. I would never go back.

Not to the life I held before. Perhaps we should send word to y...our kin and let them know that we are well. She had caught herself of course. Still growing used to having a family.

But a family that was loved none the less.