The tiger guard's heart was pounding. Exposing themselves so openly was far too risky.
Across from them, Maulclaw was a bit puzzled. It recognized the tiger guard; it was the one Maulclaw had helped escape.
To think this guard would return so soon, and with a human no less. Reinforcements?
But this was too reckless!
Maulclaw frowned slightly, still pondering how to calm the impulsive Shadowfang and prevent a conflict.
However, the moment Shadowfang saw Alex, it charged towards her without a word.
"Be careful!" Maulclaw warned Alex out of goodwill. It knew this girl was here to rescue Ruby, and to be able to arrive here undetected meant she was no ordinary individual.
On one side was Shadowfang, on the other, Ruby's rescuer. Just as Maulclaw hesitated about whether to intervene, Shadowfang had already reached Alex.