For Puppy Love

This was originally written for "Invalid Item"  but then I realized I talked about blood and thus it's probably not rated 13+. That's the 2nd time I've written something that didn't fit the rating requirement.

For Puppy Love

From the den arose the gentle scent of sweet puppy breath. The odor teased Ginger's nostrils, reminding her of what was waiting. She knew the puppies were hungry, but she also knew that at any moment the trapper could be upon her. Her paw hurt like she'd lost it--pain coursing through her from nose to tail. But she could see through the blood that wasn't true. She'd have to limp away and wait for her wound to heal, hoping that most of her puppies would survive because if she didn't wait, it's very possible, none would.