Chapter Fifteen

The sound of impact nearly shattered her eardrums, but it was odd. Toni felt nothing. She opened her eyes and gasped as two snarling Cats savaged each other. Oh, it was brutal. The Tiger male was fueled by fury and vengeance, his hits just kept on coming and the crazed Lion did not stand a chance.

“Pierce,” she gasped as he delivered the killing blow.

Tears of relief and joy spilled down her cheeks as she waited for him to turn to face her. His beast’s growl reverberated through the woods as blood dripped from his fur. He bumped her with his head, sniffing and checking her for injury. The animal lapped at the gash on her leg, using his healing properties to help speed the repairs her Lioness was only now able to begin.

The Tiger paid the same attention to the scratches on her face. His sandpapery tongue felt good against her skin, and she moaned, running her hands over his fur, whispering words of thanks, love, and who knew what as she sagged against him.