Kane POV :
I was halfway back when the wind carried a scent that made my blood boil—rogues. Too close to the pack. Too close to her. Fuck. I turned, sprinting to where I'd left my mate. Ash was already cursing me for leaving her, wanting us to claim her, mark her so she'd bear our scent. But no, I had to be a gentleman. Stupid.
I arrived just in time, finding her squaring off against two rogues. She held her ground, and damn if I wasn't impressed with her—sexy as hell in the heat of combat. If not for the fury surging through me at the threat to my mate, I'd be hard as a rock right now.
Without hesitation, I turned to the filthy wolves who dared to come after what was mine. They would pay in blood. Ash unleashed his alpha aura, strong enough to make everyone freeze and look my way. Good. They knew who was in charge. I saw a flicker of relief in Elena's eyes as the rogues whimpered under the pressure, despite me not being their alpha.
