Nova Peak Strength and courage lies within your heart

He caught her a glancing blow with his foot, but fortunately, there's only so much power to a blow when weight is not behind it.  She snarled as his teeth met her side as well.... she'd made no contact herself.  Luckily she'd been low... her belly was not an easy mark to make.

Something shifted.  She'd been planning to chase him out, but why?  He had no purpose to her and, conversely, chose to attack her on ground she rightfully had settled on.  His decision to dominate her meant consequences, and death... it suited him.  

She didn't pull away from his bite, but instead used the proximity, shouldering in and snapping at his underside.  She'd see his insides spill upon the ground, and then, perhaps, she'd be able to lead in peace.