CHAPTER TENThe tiger prowled round the bottom of the oak tree, roaring up at Lord Taverner.
Suddenly it leaped at the lowest branch, managing to climb onto it, balancing its heavy weight superbly.
Lord Taverner attempted desperately to climb even further up the tree.
But then he slipped and fell, crashing down through the branches and onto the ground.
Selena heard a bone crack.
He tried to stand, screamed, fell to the ground again and pulled himself in the direction of his rifle.
Selena could see that Stripey was now preparing to launch himself off the branch.
She wrenched herself away from the Earl and ran towards the tree.
“Stripey,” she called out. “No – leave him alone!”
The tiger paused.
His head was up and he seemed to be searching for something.
Selena slowly approached t
