Wapun Meadow The path ahead

Too late, he realized he wasn't alone. He had zoomed out, thinking of Valette and home. The other male seemed to show up out of nowhere, but Steady knew he just hadn't been paying attention. 

Hare still in his jaws, he growled as his hackles raised and his ears pushed forward. He wasn't going to give this up without a fight, and his stance showed that. 

But, nor would he make the first move. Maybe the other would come to his senses. Then again, hunger was a forceful motivator and Steady readied himself for an attack, watching the other male closely.