Clandestine

I marveled from my perch high in the trees at the way its coarse black fur shone in the final rays of light the sun could muster before it would be replaced by the moon.
I marveled at the way it made no noise at all as it padded across the forest floor, a floor covered
entirely in dead leaves.
I marveled at the way its dark verdant eyes locked with mine as the broad head lodged itself deep inside its chest.
I marveled at the way its howls split through the now dark forest.
I marveled as it collapsed onto the cushion of leaves and moss beneath its now unsteady legs.
I marveled as it shuddered and its eyes glossed over.
I listened intently as it heaved its last breath, its heart, giving its final thump of life before subjecting itself to an afterlife as a cold, frozen stone.
I marveled.
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WARNING: This story may include mature content such as profanities, mature concepts and events, and sexual interactions.

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