CHAPTER 359 COMPLICATED PAST

Kael was seated at the edge of his couch in his apartment. His foot tapped against the hardwood floor rhythmically, a tune of impatience and anxiety playing in the space. It was just after midnight, and Adam still hadn’t shown up, he knew his cousin well enough to suspect Adam had been tangled up in another mess after what had transpired with Alpha Hudson and Claire earlier. But it wasn’t just Adam’s actions that unsettled him—Esme had been acting strange, too, and Kael hated the feeling that their relationship was on the rocks once again. However, this time, it wasn’t from his end. Esme was supposed to be home after her rounds at the Alpha’s estate. Though Kael doubted she’d be in the mood to talk, she wasn’t home. Whatever was going on between her and Elora had clearly thrown her off balance, and for now, Kael’s priority was Adam, then her. Adam first because he needed to know what his cousin had been doing with the Claire situation and if he had any part in the risky decision