The Unforeseen Accident

Ronan had a premonition that Kinnon was going to attack him because the brown wolf kept staring at him intently.

While the other wolves quickly scattered away, Ronan stood firm on his feet to take on Kinnon's first attack. He successfully dodged to the side, but one of Kinnon's sharp claws managed to graze his cheek. 

Ronan let out a wild roar and snapped at Kinnon fiercely in return.

The goal was to keep Kinnon's attention directed at him. It later proved to be unnecessary because Ronan was Kinnon's target all along. Once he engaged Ronan, he did not even try to attack other werewolves. All of his attacks were vicious and carried murderous intent.

The Alpha of the Night Prowler Pack was determined to end the Alpha of the rival pack in the war.

This confrontation was both good news and bad news.

The good news was that it was a one-on-one confrontation. Alpha against Alpha.