Whatever Ronan had been about to say, something colorful and full of terrible words, he forgot the instant Adam looked at him. The snarl that curled his lips disappeared as his face fell and eyes widened.

"What happened?" he asked, tone softening immediately. The anger was still there but no longer directed at Adam. Whoever did this-- his father? Why would he still be here?-- Ronan would make sure they were dealt with, preferably by his fists.