Chapter 170

ARDAN’s PoV I paced back and forth within the war room. My mind was consumed by a single name—Caden. Ever since his arrival, things had slowly begun changing. My pack doubted my abilities, his growing influence, it all just sounds sinister. “Ardan.” Draven called out, pulling me away from my thoughts. I turned to see him leaning against the doorway with his face as grim as mine. “We need to talk,” I said, gesturing for him to close the door. He complied and stepped into the room. “What is it?” “It’s Caden,” I began in a low tone. “Something doesn’t feel right. I grew up with him but now I do not know him and I don’t know whether to trust him or not.” Draven tilted his head, studying me carefully. “Why now?” I hesitated as I struggled to put my suspicions into words. “It’s not just his behaviour. It’s everything. The way the pack looks to him, the way he’s always in the right place at the right time. And then there’s Serena. He’s too close to her.” Draven narrowed his eyes. “I replayed