Caiden failed to consider the repercussions. He approached them, and he stepped in front of Louis when he abruptly got to his feet.

He said sarcastically, "You didn't take long to get here."

However, Caiden's gaze was riveted on Kamara, as if he wanted to seize her and drag her away immediately. Kamara recoiled as she waited for Louis to give her another order to escape, but he didn't.

"Louis, get out of my way," Caiden yelled.

"What happens if I decide not to?" Their gazes locked at that instant.

He was met with a smile from Caiden that only those familiar with the alpha could truly comprehend. Caiden took...