He wasn't abandoning Gage.
He trusted the man to survive.
From Gideon's perspective, the rogue werewolves had come for him. As long as Gage escaped the villa, the people pursuing him would most likely be the humans who was after Mr. Lowe, while the rogues would focus all of their attention on Gideon instead.
That was the outcome he wanted.
Gideon had judged the situation correctly.
The rogue werewolves completely ignored everyone else and focused solely on him.
Even after he drove out of the mountain villa resort, their keen senses locked onto his scent. Following the lingering trail of blood and his scent, they rushed toward the garage, only to find it empty.
The only thing left behind was the fading smell of exhaust.
