Sleepiness seemed infectious. The leopard cubs didn't dare to leave their mommy's side. So, they laid down next to her and fell asleep as well.
When Curtis came back with the prey, he saw the room filled with his sleeping mate and the young children.
Bai Qingqing was holding loosely onto a piece of jerky, which had her saliva and a few deep teeth marks on it. Bai Qingqing must have battled against this piece of jerky for very long before falling asleep and eventually was defeated.
Curtis couldn't help but laugh, and his cold heart softened. He placed the prey on one side and walked over to her side, took the piece of jerky from her hand, then carried her up.
Bai Qingqing opened her eyes while in a daze, her vision still blurred, but she could smell Curtis's scent. She said with a strong nasal voice, "You're back?"