The new danger in the land

[Adofo]

Tua laid down near the back of the den but saved a spot beside him, away from the opening of the den. So she wouldn't be so cold.

[TheWhistlerify]

Marini smiled as she settled down next to her new mate, giving him a grateful lick across his muzzle. "Goodnight, Tua..."

[Adofo]

Tua: Goodnight, my love!
About a week has gone by and the newly wedded couple are still as much in love as ever. Tua just came back from a hunt for his loves lunch.
Tua: Here you go! A nice plump zebra!

[TheWhistlerify]

Marini chuckled nervously, licking her mate across his muzzle. "Tua, you shouldn't have..." she said, blushing. "I'm the lioness here, you know. I should be the one hunting. With the hunting party." She licked him again. "There's no need for you to go hunting especially for me. The party brings food for the entire pride."

[Adofo]

Tua: I know! I just like taking care of my baby!

[TheWhistlerify]

Marini giggled. "Still... Let's not start poaching here, okay?"

[Adofo]

Tua: Okay! But....can I ask....are you still thinking about cubs?

[TheWhistlerify]

Marini sighed. "It's hard not to when you keep mentioning it on a daily basis, Tua." she said.

[Adofo]

Tua: Hey...I haven't mentioned it in three days! Thank you very much! But I know why you're scared. You're afraid you won't do a good job. That your cubs will die or hate you. I know it's scary...but I know it in my heart that you will be a great mother one day! And...when you are in heat...and you want cubs...I'll be here. Waiting patiently!

[TheWhistlerify]

Marini blinked a few times. That they would die or hate her? Good grief! "N-no, I just don't know if I want any." she said, lying down in front of the dead zebra and taking a bite.