King Elk Forest Like a Gilded Idol

It was only once it had been injured that the young elk began to search for the rest of its herd, which was disappearing into the distance, ushered by the dark wolf. Bronco continued to maintain his presence, further causing it to panic when it came to the realization that its family would not protect it, that it was injured, and that its chances of survival were diminsihing by the second. When Haya came back to his side, Bronco gave the male a nod, and continued to move along with the elk, which began to slow and pause more frequently, as though it was contemplating making an attempt to bolt back to its herd. It was during one of these hesitations that Bronco growled, dove toward the elk, and struck. 

He hit above the elk's shoulder, grabbing some of the loose skin along the side of the elk's neck, but hadn't managed to grab it by the jugular as it had jerked its head out of reach. Using his body weight and his impressive jaw strength, he was able to yank the elk's head low, and he snarled hoping Haya would then take his cue, and finish the elk off before it could escape Bronco's grasp.