I had almost made it home when I heard dad screaming out my name and not too far from him, I could also hear my brothers. Crap he's not going to let me back outside for a long time. I picked up the pace and ran to dad.
"I'm here dad." I screamed back when I finally saw him.
He turns around and looks relived but also mad. He then runs to me as well.
"Where have you been. You had me terrified, thinking something bad happened to you. Why did you come back so late?" He ran up to hug me having to kneel down to my level then let me go and held me by the shoulders. He roughly grabbed me while raising his voice as he spoke.
I looked down at my feet when I spoke to him because I didn't want to face him. "I was trying to catch a rabbit when I tired myself out and fell asleep in a tree. When I woke up, I realized it had gotten late and rushed back here. I know I was only supposed to run but I couldn't help myself. I'm sorry dad." Dad lifts my head and makes me look at him.
"I have lost cubs before, please do not worry me like that again. I don't know if I could live if I lost you." His voice sounded so heartbroken when he pulled me in for another hug. I hugged him back with tears in my eyes. I never wanted to hurt dad like that. He picks me up and carries me back to the house. Before we walk in he turns and roars to let my brothers know I was found and to come home.
"How did you get so many wounds if you only ran and slept?" Father questions me.
"I sorta fell from the tree when I realized it was getting dark." I sheepishly say. He shakes his head at me.
"Go wash up so we can eat." He puts me down and pats my head. I obediently do what dad wants. I wash my hands and face and wipe down my arms, legs, and face. I come back out feeling refreshed. I see all of my brothers at the door waiting to freshen up as well. Ryker shakes his head at me knowing I was up to no good again.
"You really spooked dad this time. Please be more cautious of your actions kitten." Ryker is my oldest and nicest brother. He's always looking out for me. He pats my head and then walks into the washroom with his bucket of water to wash up.
I sit in dad's lap and let him put medicine on my wounds as well as wrap them up. I stay in his lap and share his food. I know when I'm close to him, it makes him feel better. I feed myself and dad. Dad keeps his chin on my head and hugs me while I feed us both. These are the moments I love the most. Ryker and Mal help keep my bowl full so we can keep eating till we're full.
Until we get our beast forms, we females can eat plants and meat no matter if we're part herbivores or carnivores. The elders say its to give the females higher chances to survive by having more consumption options.