Chapter 400

Kane’s first thought was to kill in self-preservation. He was weak from hunger and already dripping precious blood. The wisest and safest course of action would be to end the battle quickly. Respect for the rain forest’s strongest predator made him hold back. He and his brother had always lived in harmony with the creatures of the forest. He would not take this animal’s life if there was another choice. He growled a warning, clearly telling the male to back off.

Testing the air, he could find no female leaving scent that might give the cat added incentive to fight. The other jaguar fighting with the white wolf was also male. Surprisingly, it was bleeding all over, whilst the white wolf stood tall and proud, uninjured one bit.

The jaguar fighting with him circled his powerful furred body, showing teeth and rumbling with challenge. Hoping to subdue the animal, he leapt. The jaguar rushed to meet him, slashing with stiletto-like claws even as he reached for the mind of the