Redtail Rise All the way up

Reek's pity party does little to deter him and when it's obvious he isn't going to try and defend himself, either physically or verbally, Gavriel is given all the answers he needs. Confirmed in action, he speeds up when the dark male pivots back and takes off in the other direction. He doesn't know the terrain well so he follows behind his tracks, pursuing him quickly until he's sure one good lunge would bring him down. 

However, the large brute doesn't quite get close enough and there's frustration in his growls when he eventually slows to a stop. The other wolf manages to disappear and it's enough, for the moment, for Gavriel to let him go. His own strength isn't at his peak but he doesn't doubt he couldn't have done a fair amount of damage. The other had already been wounded and he is only short a few days of food and a little travel weary but his wits and health are well enough. 

When Gavriel is certain Reek isn't headed back for them, and instead gone from view, he trots back toward Wildfire with a heavy chested pant.