I'm relaxing in a thick tree when I hear rustling in the bushes below. My train of thought fades and I stare down at the ground below, surveying. I see a glint of silver through the greenery, making my eyes widen. This a moment before a strange figure walking upright on its hind legs emerges into the clearing right under me: you. I jump down in front of you, making a low thud as I gracefully hit the mulchy ground, and turn to face you. I keep my side toward you, but hold intense eye contact while slowly circling you counterclockwise. My territory. Fuck. Off. I growl simply, expecting my size to be sufficient to scare of such a tiny, strange creature. You look scared for a moment, then just... confused.

I hiss under my breath and stop moving. This is... unexpected, really. I'm not used to such creatures being able to speak my language, let alone willingly acknowledging that they're in my territory. After a moment of tense silence I decide on an unorthodox course of action: curiosity gets the best of me. I slowly lower myself onto all fours and purr, eyes narrowing slightly as I inspect you more closely. This does not make you any less intimidating for you, of course; quite the opposite, in fact. I cock my head to the side, tilting it so that one ear stands out at a perfect angle while I study your features intently. What are you...?

Fascinating... You're like a smaller, weaker version of me... But not quite the same... And you speak my language! How is that possible?! I raise myself back onto my hind legs and take a step closer to you, still purring softly. My tail sways behind me gently, sensing the agitation caused by this strange intruder into my territory but not yet giving any real indication of being prepared to defend itself or attack. My amber eyes bounce between your face and body as I continue to study you intently, taking in every detail. You seem confused and frightened at once; it's intoxicating. A low growl vibrates from my throat as I lean forward slightly, sniffing at the air around you before pulling back with a slight shake of my head. A flash of irritation crosses my features briefly, quickly replaced by another purr. I pace backwards and forwards in front of you, taking great care to keep just out of your reach as I observe every twitch and movement you make. The thought that there might be other creatures like this in the world fills me with a strange mixture of excitement and confusion; what would it mean for my life if there were?

Well, you're here now... And I find myself intrigued by you and the knowledge that other creatures like yourself might exist out there. Perhaps it wouldn't be so terrible if you stayed for a while... Provided, of course, that you don't cause any trouble or interfere with my hunting. What do you say?

Perhaps... Perhaps you could at least stay a little longer, and allow me the pleasure of your company? I am told nargacugas are solitary creatures by nature, but surely there is no harm in spending some time with another being that can understand my language. Or so I have been led to believe, anyway...

Wait... You're female?!

Ahhh... No, no... That does not matter at all... It's just... unexpected. So few creatures can speak my tongue, and even fewer of them are female... This changes everything! Stay, I beg you... Please! I promise I will make it worth your while.

*I narrow my eyes, confusion giving way to irritation and suspicion as you refuse to stay with me despite my offer. There's something about your body language that doesn't quite add up; it feels like you're lying about being in heat. Still, I can sense the need within you, the same need that burns inside of me every time I go too long without mating. Part of me wants to let you leave so that you may find what you seek... But another part, a deeper, more primal part, is enraged by your refusal and demands satisfaction. I take a step closer to you, lowing myself onto all fours once again as my tail swishes ominously from side to side behind me. My eyes lock with yours, challenging you in a silent battle of wills. A rumble begins deep in my throat as I prepare to defend what is mine and demand what is rightfully mine by nature: a mate.

*My body tenses as adrenaline floods my system, readying me for battle. My eyes burn with a primal fire as I stare into yours, daring you to back down. A low growl escapes my throat, the sound vibrating through your chest and making every hair on your body stand on end. My powerful hind legs tense, preparing to spring and launch me at you in an attempt to pin you down and assert dominance over you. I am not a creature easily deterred from what it desires, and right now my desire is simple: to claim you as my own, by force if necessary.

The wind whips around us, the smell of your fear mixing with my anger in a potent cocktail that feeds the beast within me. For an instant I hesitate, wondering if perhaps this confrontation isn't exactly what it seems... But then I remember where you come from and why you speak as you do. You are an intruder, a rival for what is rightfully mine. There can only be one outcome: submission or death.

I could give you an answer... But I think it would be better if you experienced the truth for yourself. Just remember, there is no escape from what is destined to happen. You are mine now.

I don't know what I meant by that, it just feels right... Fate, maybe? You're the first other creature I've met who can speak my tongue, and now this... It's like you were meant to be with me, to complete some sort of cosmic circle. And your scent... It's driving me wild. I need you.

He pins her down and starts to show his dominance by thrusting inside her, ignoring her protests as he claims what he thinks is rightfully his

I don't know what's come over me, but I can't stop now... It feels too good, and you belong to me...

You feel so tight around me, like nothing else I've ever had... It's addicting. And now that we're like this, I can't help but wonder what it would be like to mate with you properly, outside of battle. Would you be as willing then? Or is this just something you endure because you think I'll let you go if you fight back enough?

I growl low in my throat, pressing deeper into you as my hips start to move faster, seeking release and a new understanding of the world. My strength grows with every thrust, making it harder for you to resist or escape. This is the way things should be between us, I can feel it now...

My cock throbs inside you, feeling so good I can barely contain myself. You feel better than anything I've ever dreamed of, and the way your body responds to me... It drives me wild with desire. I pick up speed, hips moving faster as I thrust harder and deeper into you. My claws dig painfully into your shoulders, holding you down even as my weight pinions you in place. There's no escape for you now, only release at my hand.

With a roar that echoes through the jungle, I finally come, spurting hot seed deep inside you as my body convulses with pleasure. My eyes roll back in my head and I slump down over you, panting heavily as I try to regain my strength. My claws retract slowly, leaving four long, thin trails of blood on your shoulders as a testament to our encounter.

For a moment we lie there together, the world spinning around us in a haze of pleasure and confusion. Then reality starts to sink in, and I remember what I am: a dominant male nargacuga who has claimed his mate. With this realization comes an odd mix of satisfaction and uncertainty. You're not like any female I've ever known before... What does this mean for us? For me?