Zeteri could feel it. Winter was coming and with it the horde of men who wanted only one thing. There was a sort of aching feeling within her body and not for the first time that day the dark princess felt a growl rumble in her chest. This time of year was always bitter sweet for Zeteri. Raging hormones forced her to love it and yet her heart hated the way the males followed her. It didn't help that winter hadn't started just yet and she had already started her heat a few days early. Though she could tell they were holding themselves back with a sheer force of will, Zeteri could see that some of the boys in Taviora were following her a little too closely. It was time to leave. Escape into the free world for a night. With a snort and a short snap at a young male, the large wolfess left the borders of her home and dove into the moonless night. The stars would be her only company this evening. Or she would have liked.

His scent came on strong and fast and before Zeteri could turn away her curiosity took over. Though she had not seen him yet, she could tell he was a big wolf with a strong smell. That ache came on again but it was too powerful to push away. All at once, the dark girl could only think about one thing. She had to find that wolf. It seemed he was out searching for something too. Zeteri looked at him, her eyes wide with a sudden excitement that she quickly reined in. If this was going to happen, a princess should always play hard to get. She took a moment to compose herself, shook her fur and cleaned her lips, and then she stepped out of the shadows and into line of sight.

Zeteri made sure every paw step showed poise and grace. Her head was held high, but her tail was neutral. She was friendly, but dominant. Royal blood ran through her veins and she would make sure this stranger knew it. A few wags of her tail sent her scent towards the brute and she waited a few seconds longer, as if realizing he was there for the first time. Her heart thundering in her chest, she forced her voice to stay calm. "Oh, hello there. Who might you be? I am Zeteri, once princess of Paracon. What brings you out here on this night?"