The rock missed the wood wolf but only due to the animal's quick reflexes. It was almost as if the creature had grown accustomed to dodging such things?
The attack did stop the pack however as they all stopped chasing Maron and in one massive about face turned to charge Link for throwing the stone.

"You better run!"

Maron called once she noticed just what had gone on behind her.

"Try not to hurt them! They really shouldn't be acting this way!"