Greatwater Lake Since when is stealing a crime?

Wallace turned as Aliki bit him. He was confused for a moment, never before had a female rejected him, let alone bit him. He was barely able to react when Khaba attacked him. Wallace saw the anger in his eyes and felt something he had never felt before: pain.

It was an unpleasant feeling that confused him more than the female's rejection. He instantly regretted going to that territory. Neither his personality nor his security would free him from that, he was one against three. He raised his paws and tried to push Khaba away, like a puppy trying to shake off his brother.

Wallace might be big, but he was inexperienced and all he could think about was trying to run away. He didn't dare hit Khaba for fear that he would intensify his attack, so he writhed, trying to break free.