Chapter 50. I Want You

ARDEN

I felt the grip on my wrist loosen as Cade’s voice resonated throughout the expansive room. Instead of the disgusting, clammy body of Trevor pressing against mine, Cade enveloped me in his warmth, removing his jacket and wrapping it around my shoulders.

Safe.

I felt safe again.

“A-Alpha Cade?” Sienna stammered, hastily putting her phone down and shoving it into her pocket.

“I asked—what the hell are you doing?” he demanded.

Kieran was the first to respond, his tone lacking any hint of seriousness. It felt like what he had done was just a casual affair, which only made me want to hurl in disgust.

“Calm down, Alpha. We came here, and it was like this already,” he said nonchalantly. “We were just trying to help him film because proof is needed in the Aftersound. We’re being very good friends.”

Cade’s frown deepened, and my heart quickened as I felt his body tense against mine. “Is that so?”

“Yes,” Kieran replied shamelessly, a