The young wild dog stood his ground over a few smaller cubs and pups, growling with one eye closed due to the recent smack. He would have pounced, but with the other two being there he didn't want to risk the little ones' lives.
Mlezi being one of the first on the scene jumped in between them growling and swiping at Janja. Making eye contact soon after as she had been the one they chased earlier on...