Attie couldn’t help but grin as she trotted along, steps light but quick as she wove her way between shrubs, trying to leave as little trail behind as possible.
She swerved suddenly, darting ahead as she heard her mate’s bark ring out to announce he was coming in search of her. A rock rose from among a crop of bushes, and she jumped, landing lightly on it and sliding down the otherside before hunkering down into t...