Chapter 7 Hunting Dear

After a fairly heated conversation between the two. The young man went in search of food. He didn't want to let Lucrezia starve. The girl's condition was getting weaker. He needed food to recover his strength. No one should know the place where Lucrezia was hiding. Lycaon kept the girl's whereabouts a secret and would not let a single wolf race touch her.

"Wait, here! I will go hunting."

Lycaon quickly grabbed his bow. Then bring the equipment needed for his needs in the forest.

"Are you coming back?" asked Lucrezia anxiously.

The girl felt anxious when left alone in the cave. There is a feeling of fear, if suddenly someone unknown appears to harm him. Everything is possible when you are in a lonely and dark strange place. Lucrezia was not familiar with the terrain of this cave. Many secret passages that are connected can lead to anywhere.

"I'll be right back."

Lycaon caught the doubt in the blonde haired girl. He just smiled half-heartedly as he said goodbye as if he didn't want to be left alone.

"Don't worry, you're in a safe place. No one knows where you are. I promise to protect you now and forever."

Lycaon tried to make sure that his words could be trusted. He stared at the owner of the beautiful girl's eyes carefully. Even in an unhealthy condition, her beauty aura did not fade. It made Lycaon awkward because his chest wouldn't stop beating. His words were suddenly muted, his hands shaking. Immediately he had to leave to quell the turmoil in his heart. Before she realized her feelings.

"I go. Take care of yourself!"

This time Lucrezia was forced to agree to the young man's proposal. He couldn't stop it. It was with a heavy heart that he let go of the man who had helped him. Even though he had just calmed down, now he was again hesitant to be left alone. It couldn't be helped that they both needed food to survive in the cave. There's nothing to eat here, only hard rocks. Lycaon had to leave immediately before the wolf race suspected him.

"I leave!"

"Careful, Li!" The boy nodded and sprinted away.

After Lycaon's departure, the girl tried to calm herself, although fear made bad thoughts run through her head. He tried to distract him, knowing Lycaon was a good boy. He will return to keep his promise. Meanwhile in the forest the deer hunting begins. Lycaon had prepared everything including arrows to immobilize his prey. He didn't want to waste time. The young man ran toward the cedar bushes, then into the swamp to find deer footprints.Many moose usually are in the shade and a bit high to rest. This is where they usually gather.

However, Lycaon did not find a single deer. He immediately changed his search point and went to look elsewhere. The young man walked along the bank of a small river where the moose usually lived. This is where the horned animal drinks and rests without feeling any threat.

"There it is, the prey I was looking for has been seen."

Lycaon carefully aimed his bow straight at the deer's body. He will aim for the upper shoulder, neck or head, as this will make the deer die faster. However, the moment Lycaon shot his arrow something happened.

"Shit... my arrow missed."

A flock of free-flying birds suddenly obscured Lycaon's view. The young man failed to get his catch. It should be in the right position and close enough. He can get his prey easily. Not wanting to give up, Lycaon returned to look for the whereabouts of his prey. He chased the deer that ran away.

The young man swiftly ran, following his prey. Sneak and slowly set foot without making a sound that makes the prey he is aiming for run away. He chose to hide behind the bushes while waiting for the right time to shoot his bow. This time Lycaon didn't want to lose his prey. He must succeed. Just as the deer started to catch his breath, the young man

released his arrow.

"I did it!" Lycaon's eyes widened.

One of the deer was successfully paralyzed. He tried to approach the prey animal to examine the visible traces of blood on the deer's body. Lycaon continued to monitor the movement of the deer that was hit by his bow. He was very careful. It took about thirty minutes for Lycaon to give the deer a chance to lie down, then bled to death. From a distance a medium-sized stag

lay lifeless.

"Nice catch," said Lycaon with satisfaction.

In terms of archery, Lycaon is quite good. He really likes hunting. The catch is always right on target. When the mind is tired and the state is lonely, going to the forest and hunting is his escape to let it all go. Waiting for the deer is part of the thrill and drama of hunting. There is a challenge when successfully disabling it. After the deer's legs are tied firmly and tightly.

Lycaon immediately went home with his prey. Then go find water and fruit before returning to the cave. Leaving Lucrezia for quite some time, made Lycaon anxious. The thought of the girl's safety kept bothering him. Arriving at the cave, the atmosphere is still under control. There was no movement from the movement of the wolf race that came to this place. That made Lycaon relieved.

"Are you okay?" Hearing Lycaon's voice, the girl's face lit up.

He who was originally lying down, inched up to greet the arrival of the young man.

"My condition is very good. I've been waiting for you since."

The smile that grew on the corners of Lucrezia's lips made Lycaon even more flowery.

"I'm sorry I made you wait so long. I lost my quarry on the first shot."

"It's okay, Ly. I'm worried about you."

"Look at this!" Lycaon shows the deer it catches as well as fresh fruit.

"You got a lot of food, Ly?"

"This is all for you, let your strength recover soon."

The girl blushed in embarrassment as Lycaon looked at her. He felt a flutter that was different from the previous one. I don't know what it was, Lucrezia looked happy. The sadness she was experiencing slowly waned.

"Now, I turn this venison into a delicious meal."

The dead deer are cleaned up immediately. Then baked until completely ready to eat. It doesn't have to be too long, because it makes the venison chewy and tastes bad. The delicious smell of venison made Lucrezia unable to contain the sound in her stomach. He felt hungry and wanted to eat the food immediately.

Venison consisting of muscles, such as the shoulder, calf, or neck Lycaon braised over low heat. While the back of the deer including the much-needed venison is cut into several pieces. Then softened, and cut a little smaller.

"Soon you'll be able to devour this tender venison."

While waiting for the venison to be grilled. Lycaon collects firewood to light a bonfire. The cold state of the cave made Lucrezia shiver. With the fire that warms the girl's body condition is getting better.

"Now let's eat," said Lycaon excitedly. Delicious venison dishes, fresh fruits made Lucrezia's appetite grow. The girl devoured it deliciously.

"This is so delicious, Ly. You're really good at cooking."

Hearing Lucrezia's praise, the young man became even more embarrassed. He wanted to offer more of his prey. Both of them were engulfed in happiness. They laugh together. Lycaon was still by the girl's side until Lucrezia fell asleep on her own, then she left.

"Sleep well, I'll be back tomorrow."