Ardan’s PoV

The rain had started already as my mate and I were tangled in the sheets. It had been quite sometime since we both had gotten this intimate, yet as we kissed, I could tell something was bothering Serena.

“What’s wrong? Is it about Caden?” I asked but she didn’t answer. Instead, she pulled me in for another kiss. We kissed for a while but I didn’t feel any rhythm. It felt forced.

“Okay, what’s really going on?” I asked.

Serena sighed and finally spoke. “How close are you to Caden?” She asked.

“He was my childhood best friend. Why?” I asked, curious. She went silent again.

“Hmm?” I...