Blood Brothers

RETH

When they got out of the city and finally made it to the cave where they had been meeting since they were in their teens, Reth sighed with relief. The taunts from his brothers were merciless, but easier to bear where no one else could hear them.

"Only took you a week, brother."

"She's either the strongest Queen Anima has ever seen, or she'd tied your tail around her—"

"Do not finish that sentence," Reth growled at Nhor, one of the other Leonine.

The men all laughed and only increased their teasing.

"I thought someone showed you how to handle your carrot years ago, Reth. But maybe we need to have a chat? You see, when two Anima love each other very much, they have a special kind of hug…"