Nevertheless, Bruno wasn't lying. Nate was the first person who had gained Caiden's total trust and he had never before trusted anyone with his car.

"Bruno, where are you going with this?" He pushed him to say what was true.

"I would like to know why you selected Nate over me." The swiftness of his speech revealed how long he had held that within. "As your devoted and committed deputy, I have served this pack for many years. You wanted to pick a plain police clerk, but I would be the most qualified person to take over after Enzo."

Caiden grinned.

"You're absolutely wrong, Bruno," the shocked man said. "Nate...