Caden's POV

I didn't wait for things to get worse inside that room.

The moment I saw the way Cane was looking at Carian again, the way his claws were still out and his control was barely holding, I stepped in and grabbed his arm.

"We're leaving," I said firmly.

He didn't argue, but I could feel the tension in his body as I pulled him away. I turned to Leslie quickly before stepping out.

"Stay with them," I told her. "Watch Gunnar. Don't let anything happen."

Leslie nodded immediately, her face still tense. "Be quick."

I didn't reply. I dragged Cane out of the room and shut the door...