Because Cane had tricked him countless times and lured him into his trap without him even noticing it, and it was too late when he wanted to back away, Lou became very cautious with this creature.
It could be said, he had Cane's weak card within his palm, but for some reason, he couldn't even use it for his own benefit, neither he could think of a way to harm him without implicating Iris. His infatuation to her became the death of him.
This was so wrong in so many levels, but for some reason, he couldn't find a way to make it right.
"Where are you going?! I don't want to go alone with you!"
Regardless of what he said, Lou walked out of the tent and chased after him, leaving Ethan shook his head, thinking the merchant had a hidden crush on the alpha too, despite his denial.