Leap before you think! [J]

One howl. A stranger. Another? Pack. He heard both and his rapidly moving paws slowed to a steady pace as soon as he heard Kroc intercept the lurker at their borders. No doubt her fangs would occupy the wolf until he arrived. Her teeth had quite a way with words... most notably deadly ones. True to the toothy creature for which she was named, she flashed them with vigor. Wardening for her was not a job. It was a thrill of life.

His paws came to a rolling stop as he neared the pair. The lone wolf sat upon their borders. Just sat there, watching and waiting beneath Kroc's snarls. He had moments to submit to her authority before Kerosene fully entered the scene. And when he did? He was at his beta's side with another snarl equally, if not more savage than her own. Deeper. Definitely deeper. He had pups on the way and the Spine had expanded their patrols. They would not take trespassing or any taunting of their lands as an idle threat.

Tail raised and teeth exposed, he stepped forward with a snatching of his teeth. "Too close," he growled, his voice like gravel in his throat.