Tooth and Claw

If the pups did their job, as he had no doubt, Ysmir positioned himself where the buck was most likely to flee after his herd. Being so protective didn’t make him cease being what he was. Flee first, then if there was no other option, fight. So Ysmir had to make it so he could no longer flee. When the stag started bounding his direction Ysmir waited as long as possible before making himself known by leaping out of hiding and going for the creature’s throat.

Ysmir was confident, he had both the other male and the tigress for backup as his teeth ripped into flesh. He held on, knowing he wasn’t alone as the buck thrashed. He wouldn’t let go until their prey stopped moving and was defeated.