Chapter 199

Ardan PoV I stood still in the middle of the area still tensed. Josephine’s words about Evelyn did not leave my ears or the very core of my existence. How could I have allowed her to utter such words about my daughter? As I was about to leave, Zone who by now wore the most sinister of looks on his face, approached me. “Ardan, what the hell was that?” he asked, his tone harsh, but not raised overly so. “I do not wish to talk about it,” I replied, clenching my teeth. Zone interfered and stood right in front of me, ensuring that I could not avoid dealing with this situation. “She’s your daughter, Ardan. You remained immobile as the pack watched Josephine demean her. “I know,” I snapped. “But now isn’t the time.” Zone scoffed. “If not now, then when? Evelyn needs you, and instead, you’re here pouting your lips while Josephine—” “I don’t want to discuss it,” I snapped back. Irritation was heavy in my tone that made him stop. Before Zone could continue his questioning Josephine stepped in wi