Ouroboros Spine winds of change

She was not ready, and he stood his ground, regarding her quietly as one ear twisted back to listen. It did not take long, before the sound of another approaching caused his lip to lift in the barest of snarls. He turned his head to see Iqniq. The red male was a dependable pack member, and for that Kodiak respected him, and his respected him further for his ability to mend wounds. But here, at this time, he was a challenger, and the brown bear shifted to face him, a warning growl rumbling in his throat and lips lifting to reveal a glimpse of teeth as his tail rose behind him. He took one pace toward the other man, and then stilled, but stiffly, as he waited Iqniq's reaction.

Kodiak was ready to put it all on the line for this, his life included. For to him, this was life. He would guard Tonravik until he had claimed her.