Maya's first thought was to kill in self-preservation. She was weak from hunger and already dripping precious blood. The wisest and safest course of action would be to end the battle quickly.
Respect for the rain forest's strongest predator made her hold back. She had always lived in harmony with the creatures of the forest. She would not take this animal's life if there was another choice. She growled a warning, clearly telling the male to back off.
Testing the air, She could find no female leaving scent that might give the cat added incentive to fight.
The other janguar fighting with the black wolf was also male. Surprisingly, it was bleeding all over, whilst the black wolf stood tall and proud, uninjured one bit.
The jaguar fighting with her circled her powerful furred body, showing teeth and rumbling with challenge.
