Chapter 15 treathing deeply , Karden took the long way hark in the village , telling himmelf he should check on the guests who had arrived recently and were moving into the caluns and not because he wanted to get away from that girl .
As he walked and opened his lungs as wide as possible , he realized no amount of fresh autumn air was going to soothe him .
Cursing under has breath , he kicked a pinecone so hard that it flew into the woods by the side of the path and hit a tree trunk , shattering into a million parces as if it were made of glass .
Thats how he felt right now like he was made of glass .
And Sienna was threatening to shatter him .
He couldnt let his feelings get in the way of what he needed to do .
She was just a girl , after all , Just another girl .
Just another beautiful , mysterious , intriguing girl whose hair needed to run through his fingers and whose cheek needed to restan his chest ..
Kaden stopped and growled again , making a fut .
There was a tree nearby that needed punching .
The fact that he might shatter his hand and end with as many bandages around it as Sylvia had didnt cross his mind unul le brand a familiar voice .
Are you all right , Alpha Kaden .
Sir ? ress in his hand dissipate , even He nearly jumped when he saw Jolin coming through the trees .
Yeah , yeah , Im fine , Kaden said , Jetting the stress in though it was hard .
Hows it going ! John did not seem convinced , but he wasnt nosy either .
There was something about Johns eyes that caught Kadens attention , something that seemed familiar in a way he hadnt noticed before .
It distracted him from hearing the answer .
Kaden shook his head to clear it and waited a moment before he went back over what John had probably said .
Are you sure youre all right , Sir ! John tipped his head to the side and looked at him for a moment , concerned .
was usually on Yes .
Just this whole ball .
Im so busy .
You havent heard anything about any more of Zanes folks poking around have you ? John was top of those sorts of things , even if his responsibilities were closer to home than the lands Zane had been spotted in .
No , not recently , Sir .
Ive heard that hes laying low since he knows there are plenty of Alphas here .
No sense getting wrapped up with several packs at orice , Tauime .
That makes sense , Kaden said .
Zanes unpredictable though .
Well have to keep an eye on him .
And s got other enemies here too A far off look in Johns eyes had Kaden arching an eyebrow , but he nodded .
Ill be in the shadows , Sir , keeping an eye on things .
Thanks , John Kaden knew that John was good at slinking in the shadows and watching for threats .
He needed to get on with his list of items , so Kaden beaded on his way , taking a path through the forest to circle toward his office so that he was less likely to run into anyone who would stop him Unfortunately , the second he stepped out into the street to cross to his office , Sylvia came running from the events center , shouting his name .
Kaden Kadent The fact that she wasnt using his title was a little irritating , but then everything was irritating at the moment , Yes , Sylvia Did you talk to that girl ? That hideous girl ? I talked to her , Sylvia .
Her name is Sienna I dont care what her name is Sylvia went to jam her hands down on her hips and hit her hurt finger , Wincing , she shook her hand and cradled it with her other hand Kaden hid a laugh .
What did you tell her ? Sylvia , why dont you juu leave her alone ? Everyone is allowed inside of the event center , not just our packinates .
Her eyes gave away the fair that the way about to die .
I know that , she said .
Then , she gasped .
Dad that beich say I said otherwiset She approached Fighting with Sylvia would du no good .
Kadens raised his lands .
Just Irave her alone , okay ? There are a lot of guests here who have servants , Jamily member , and friends with them .
We need to treat everyour like they are welcome liere ? Clearly, shes h even appreciated by her usa Alphias family .
Sylvia pointed out .
The words stung for seasons Karen didnt even want to acknowledge .
He couldnt blame Sylvia for noticing that .
Still , it made him angry that it was true .
Mayaway from her , Sylvia .
That is an onder door beland her opened , and Aler came out with a concerned look on his tare .
ine a dance , right TM Tone , Sylvia saal , posting .
She took a deep barath and straightened her shoulders .
Youre , uli , mill sav Kaden needed a moment to compose himself .
The stupid ball was all anyone could talk about .
Yes .
Yeal , I sure an , he said , knowing that would make her happy and make her love .
Now , if youll cau He gestured at Alec .
jaid with a big smile in Kaden had never been so happy to see someone leave .
steps quickly , he headed into the office , followed by Alec What the hell was that all about ? the Beta asked .
Kaden didnt want to talk about it .
It doesnt matter .
Did you check in with the trainers ? Yes , Kaden Everythings fine .
Ive checked with everyone .
You are spending an awful lot of time looking for distractions , brother .
Whats going Kaden sat down behind his desk with an exhausted sigh .
Alec was one of those people who could sense when there was something wrong , nething out of sorts with him , and he would pester him about it until Kaden cracked and told him everything There wo wording it .

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Sit down , Alec Hin Beta arched an eyebrow and sat down in the seat across from Kadens desk .
He swiveled around and folded his hands on top of his desk calendar taking his time .
Deflecting was the easiest thing to do , so he started with a question .
I saw you took Sienna out in the woods for a chat .
Alecfare tumed red .
Why did you do that ! Alec shrugged I dont know .
I feel bad for her .
Shes nice .
And .
Everyones so mean to her , you know ? When she got here , she fell out of the back of Alpha Kents St , and no one cared .
No one would help her .
I saw Sylvia and those other b * tches harassing her , and shes one tough little chick .
I just wanted to get to know her better , thats all .
Dont worry .
I didnt imprint on her or anything .
He looked sheepish , and his cheeks flushed .
His choice of words got a gut response from Kaden .
Imprint .
Another word for finding ones fated mate .
He still wasnt ready to tell Alec his secret , so he pressed on .
Why did you say it like that , Alec ? What do you mean dont worry ? Why would that Again , Aler shrugged .
He reminded Kaden of a middle school student being called out for a crush .
Maybe thats what this was just his Beta being a smitten kitten .
You arent so keen on finding your own fated match right now , so I figured you wouldnt want me finding mine .
Youre only twenty , Alec .
It probably wont happen for you until youre twenty one , Kaden reminded him .
I know .
I just … I didnt want you to think I was catching feelings .
Though I do like her .
Shes really pretty .
Oh , and she can get animals to come to ber Kadens eyebrows furrowed .
He wasnt sure what Alec meant by that , but he wasnt going to ask at the moment .
Im glad you like her and are looking out for her .
Alec .
It seems like someone needs to Memories of all of the bruises and scratches hed seen on her porcelain skin while they were talking in the woods came back to him , and that same anger hed felt earlier when hed annihilated the pinecone , came back to him .
Before , hed been mad at fate .
Now , he was mad at the people whod hurt her .
Being mad was becoming his calling card , and he didnt like it Relief washed over Alecs face as he heard that he could continue to be friends with the girl .
Thats good .
So do you like her too ? Kaden shrugged .
I have no idea .
I just met her .
She seems nice enough .
Im not looking to make new friends , buddy I know .
No friends .
No fated matches .
I got it .
Alec shook his head , looking disappointed .
So what is it ? What is it thats got you acting so weird this afternoon ? Kaden couldnt avoid telling him the truth anymore .
He blew out a hot breath and ran his hand through his hair , ready to spit it out .
I knew Sienna wasnt your fated mate before you told me , Alec Hows that ? His Beta leaned forward in his chuir , his eyes glued to Kadens face .
Before he could stop himself , he blurted it out .
Because shes mine .