Chapter 193

Ardan’s PoV Piles of papers lay on my desk including reports on the available resources, criminal movements of the pack and internal conflicts. I rubbed my head, attempting to concentrate on the paper before me, but the only thing on my mind was Evelyn. Her words I heard earlier were so harsh that they affected me more than I would like to admit. The sound of a knock on the door interrupted me suddenly. “Enter,” I said confidently and sat upright on the chair. Josephine entered. Despite wearing an impassive face, her eyes were a little wide, observing the unorganised papers strewn on the desk and my unkempt appearance. “You look like you haven’t slept for a week,” she commented, shutting the door after her. “Do you ever take a break?” “I don’t have the luxury,” I said softly, stretching backwards while resting my back against the leather chair. “There’s too much to do.” Josephine moved closer and rested her hand on the table’s edge. “Ardan, you cannot be an effective leader if you are