Bearclaw Valley Safety first.

The man's return home had taken longer than expected, but he'd wished to canvas the area a bit more. Well, the space between the dark forest and the valley, that is. All other places could be viewed later, as the ways to get between the two pack lands were the only thing that currently concerned him. He'd only just made it back into the valley when he heard a howl echo through it, and he instantly knew who had called. It was hard to forget the voice of the one you loved, especially when you'd once heard it so many times in order to meet with her. His legs, though slightly tired from his adventuring, had him running in the direction her voice had come from before he could even blink. As he drew closer, he couldn't help but go a bit wide-eyed at the sight. There was Scarlett, of course, along with an intruder. What really got him going, though, was Arthur. The giant black bear seemed to be angered, but it was directed towards the strange wolf. He appreciated having the bear around in that moment, and for more than just the sense of home he provided for the Inuit.

Once Kove was near them all, he pushed himself between the albino and the stranger, hackles raised and teeth bared. If she had called for those able to fight, then surely the male was a threat. He pulled his ears back and raised up his tail, copper gaze morphing into a glare as he looked upon the intruder's form. How he'd found the entrance was a mystery on it's own, but what the pale king was really interested in, is why he'd chosen to enter despite the scents clearly alerting him to the fact that it was claimed land. “Why are you here?” he inquired, a low growl mixing in with his words. “Are you alright, Scarlett? He didn't hurt you, did he?” Though his words were meant for his crimson-eyed lover, his gaze did not leave the stranger for even a second. He stayed focused on him, watching for any signs that would give away a possible attack. If the man had harmed Scarlett in anyway at all, he would be living on borrowed time. There was no way Kove would allow anyone to continue on living if they hurt the one he loved.