Golden Glade The Strength Within

She stumbled, and he immediately regained a combative position, lightfooted, with his crown lowered just enough to protect his neck. She attempted to reach for his hind leg and it almost worked, but he managed to pull his leg out of the way in the last moment. Quickly, Nico leapt out of her reach, carefully regulating his breathing. She might not be trained, but she bore some talent, and he was looking forward to sparring a bit more with her. She had potential, he felt, and he liked that in a wolf.

Nico simply circled her again, and waited for Shalon to make a move.