Dahozhoni Meadow runnin'

When he turns around, the other wolf is nearly on top of him, causing Bruno to instinctively snap in that direction. Not out of hate or even a show of bravado, but merely surprise and—let us face it—a tiny bit of fear that he might get mauled by somebody more experienced than himself. Size-wise, the two were a good match, but Bruno was still on the cusp of adulthood.
His hackles raise in the brief moment after the other wolf comes close, but Bruno does not go in for an attack. Instead, he is ready to defend himself should the other male decide that he was a threat.