The herds beginning their migration again marked the river receding. They moved steadily through the pride land, providing plentiful food for me while I nursed. Naya, being with child, would watch little Kylani while I hunted with my younger sister and the three other females Mhor had claimed. His little pride grew well as he established himself in the land.
I smelled him well before I saw him. Tallem had the audacity to mark his territory on Mhor's land between our encampment and the river. Mhor arrived back from patrolling mere moments before Tallem arrived, flanked by my four brothers.
Mhor wrapped his arm around my waist as I pulled Kylani to my chest. Not only would Tallem kill her if given the chance, but my brothers may as well.
"The time has come," Thelmos said, stepping forward
