He relished the wide-eyed fear that twisted her lovely features and the way she recoiled as he turned to face her. A thrilling shiver danced down his spine, and satisfaction bloomed within him. She belonged to him now, entirely at his mercy. In a sudden burst of motion, they lunged at one another, his rough teeth grazing the tender skin of her neck. He could sense the pulse racing beneath her warm, crimson skin and the heady scent of her perfume enveloping him. The impact of their bodies ignited a dark thrill within him, awakening the creature that lurked just beneath his surface. He felt her hooves as they struck against his muscular chest, only for her to elegantly push away and dart down the shore.

"You can run, my dear, but there's nowhere you can hide that I won't find you," he taunted, as his own hooves dug into the sand and propelled him forward. He felt the grains scatter beneath him, excitement surging through his veins. With each extended stride, he devoured the ground, steadily closing the gap between him and his quarry. Sweat pooled beneath his dark, tangled mane, and his nostrils flared as he gasped for more oxygen in the humid air.

As he caught up to her, he lowered his head and bared his teeth, snapping at her haunches to drive her deeper into the Lagoon. He aimed his powerful shoulder at her hips, their strides synchronizing as he pushed to force her into the murky swamps. The thick mud would slow her down, clinging to her delicate legs and weighing her down. "You are mine now; it's pointless to resist," he shouted into the wind that whipped against his dark face. His ears remained buried beneath his tangled mane, and his dark menacing eyes narrowed on his prize.