Monica went out one night , hunting for an odd boar.

If she was lucky she could have some of the meat that Mr Cadre would prepare 

As she licked her lips she heard a low growl right behind her , she turned to see a panther. Monica was stunned but didn’t show fear , she let the carnivore smell her hand and whispered  “ I’m gonna call you Covu .”

Covu bowed towards Monica as if that was her name. 

Monica hunted a cotton tail the night before and had it in her sack , she ripped some meat for Covu and handed it to her. She was gentle , silky and young , and must of lost her mother.

Monica promised Covu she’ll come to her every night before midnight.

Monica ran home to see Aimee , Mr and Mrs Cadre’s daughter.

“Where is the boar?” Aimee said in a low tone 

Monica pulled it out of her bag with a struggle and handed it to her.

Aimee placed the boar on the counter and chopped it up as Monica ran to the attic.

It struck 11 o’clock and everyone was asleep , except Monica.

Monica grabbed some leftover meat and rushed out the back door.

“Covu! Covu! You here?” quietly shouted Monica

Covu ran towards Monica and waited nicely for some meat

Monica threw the meat in the air and Covu caught it 

“MONICA! BE CAREFUL!” Exclaimed Aimee 

Covu stood behind Monica feeling threatened 

“Aimee! why are you here?” she stood still “please don’t tell anyone