Dilemma

Chapter4

By Leanna

Panthro thought that it would be a better idea to go into town for dinner, instead of cooking at home, he and Lea hardly ever had the chance to go out. The panther placed a call to one of his favourite restaurants and made a reservation for four, he then called the lair and asked their Snarf Sele if she would mind coming to the beach house and look after the children while they went out. He placed one more call to Thane telling him the change of plans.

"You sure you want to go out?" Leanna asked from the bathroom as she stepped out of the shower and wrapped a thick towel around her wet body.

"It's been a long time since we had the chance to go out, so why not tonight," Panthro said watching his wife as she went to the closet and opened the door, "why don't you wear that little black dress I like so much?"

"You like it because it shows off my backside," the lioness said looking at him with a smirk.

Panthro let out a hearty laugh, "yes, baby I do" he smiled broadly, "that's why I bought it for you".

The lioness just shook her head and took the dress in question out and laid it on the bed, the sleeveless short black dress that came just above the knee, was a silk material, with tiny gold embroidered flowers and a high neck with gold trim around the edges, the side's were slit high enough to showed off the lioness's long well toned legs. There was even a pair of matching black and gold silk high heels to go with it.

After dressing in a pair of dark navy blue pants and white shirt the panther went out to the living room to see if Sele had arrived. He didn't have to wait long when the door bell chimed. "Well don't we look sharp "Sele smiled after the panther opened the door and let her in.

"Bucking for a pay raise Sele?" the panther teased.

"Me, never, I'd look after my charges for free, but you wife insists I get paid" the female snarf huffed.

"Well if lea doesn't get a wiggle on we won't be going out at all. LEA!" He called, "we're gonna be late"

"Alright, alright," the lioness said coming out of the bedroom, "don't get your nun chucks in a knot, "she said tucking the last few stray strand of her long black mane into a bun.

Panthro smiled and handed the lioness a black wrap, "you look beautiful as always"

"You're just saying that because you love me," Leanna smiled and stood on her tiptoes and kissed the panther cheek.

"Enjoy your selves," Sele said as the couple left.

The couple went to small secluded restaurant in the middle of the city, it wasn't any thing fancy, but it was a quaint family run place with food to die for, the panther fell in love with the honey garlic steak, he even tried to get snarf to try his hand at it, but it never tasted the same, so instead he and Lea would come here when they could.

Once inside they were greeted by the owner's daughter Nina, who always gave the couple a smile, after seating them Lea leaned over and whispered to her mate, "I think she has a crush on you".

Panthro just looked at her and snort, "Yeah right"

"Oh yes," Leanna smiled," I dare you to look at her and smile"

Panthro glanced up at the young woman and smiled, Nina's cheek went red and she quickly headed to show another group to their table.

Leanna just laughed, "See told ya"

"Don't even start woman," Panthro said with a slight frown and picked up the menu, even though he didn't have to, he always ordered the same thing.

"Just pointing you that my big handsome husband can still make girls blush" Leanna grinned and patted his thigh.

"I have no interest in other females Lea," he stated matter of fact.

"I was only teasing you" the lioness said, "You know what would happen if another female came near you, I'd rip out their throat" she said smiling sweetly.

Panthro just shook his head and looked up as Thane and Sabar came in, Panthro wove at them. The other couple came over and sat down; Thane ordered a bottle of red wine to go with their meal.

"How are things going at the hospital?" Leanna asked the young female panther.

Sabar smiled, "Very well I just finished my residency and I can open my own private practice if I choose to".

"So you've decided which profession you want to specialize in?" Panthro asked his niece.

"Yes, Pediatric care"

"That's wonderful Sabar," Leanna grinned, "so when are you and Thane planning on having your own family?"

Both Panthro and Thane nearly choked on their glasses of wine, "Lea!" Panthro chastised, "That's not our concern"

Leanna shrugged and picked up her glass, "what? I just making simple dinner conversation" she said innocently

"It's alright uncle," Sabar smiled, "Maybe in another year or so, once I get things settled with my work"

Thane went to speak but stopped when he seen someone come in the door, "oh this is just great" he said with a sigh

"What?" Panthro asked the followed Thane's gaze, "What in blue blazes is she doing here?" The panther growled.

"What's wrong? "Leanna asked then looked where her mate was looking; she saw a female puma in her late thirties with light brown hair and cream color markings stomping towards their table, "who is that?"

"Katra," Panthro said between gritted teeth and stood, "how dare you come here"

Katra stopped in front of the table and placed her hands on her hips," last time I checked panther it was a public place"

"How did you know I was here?"

Katra looked at Thane, "I followed him here"

"OK, enough of this," Leanna said and set down her glass and stood, "Katra, what do you want from Panthro?"

Katra looked at the lioness, "This is between me and him"

"Oh I don't think so," Leanna said moving around the table.

"Lea" Panthro warned and tried to grab her arm.

"No, she's not going to ruin our dinner, if she wants to speak to you then she can arrange a time when we are back home," Leanna said.

"And who the hell are you?" Katra hissed.

Leanna looked the female puma straight in the eye, "His wife!"