The sounds of helicopters filled the lightening sky, and the tang of fresh blood lingered in his mouth. He carried two rabbits he had caught to bring back to Alika. Now that he had fed, he could think coherently. It also helped that it was near dawn. His human rationale had returned, and it was easier for him to think clearly. It was tough to believe that he had coupled with her, but it seemed that she had enjoyed it. Something about her cut through his animal urges, and she was able to connect with him the way no other had. When he thought of Kaylana, he could not recall her face. He shook his head and wondered if she would care if he was with someone else. Not that it matters, because Alika is going home eventually. She will do whatever it takes to get off this planet. The way she talks about Earth as if it was a swampland, I know she’s unhappy. He studied the search pattern of the helicopter and noticed that it was getting closer and closer to the cave. The army was looking for them.
