Ruth's shriek saw Kendrick sprinting the last few yards to the exit. Forget talking to Joel about her rejection and disbelief in their affection. His mate needed him.
With no heed to possible danger, he dove through the opening, Joel right behind him. They sprang to their feet behind Ruth who stood face to face with a tanned male. Immediately, his body bristled and his wolf snarled at the stranger. Sniffing, he took in the aroma of the man eyeing them with a hint of mockery. A cat, or so his wolf claimed with head-tossed disdain.
"Who are you and what do you want?" Kendrick boldly asked.
The golden eyes perusing him didn't even blink, and the stranger did not reply. Did he even speak English?
"I think we've found the Jaguar clan," Joel muttered in a low voice.