Chapter 387

Jaden’s POV

I didn’t trust anyone anymore, not after what had happened. I had given everything to Layla, and now she was gone.

The anger that had been building inside me for days surged again, threatening to break free. I didn’t know who was outside, but I knew I wasn’t going to let anyone disturb my peace. Not now. Not after everything that had happened.

I glanced back at my men, their expressions grim, their fingers twitching on the triggers of their weapons. They were ready to deal with whatever threat was at the door.

And maybe they should be. Whoever was knocking, they didn’t know what they were getting themselves into.

But I wasn’t going to let them make the decision for me. I had to be in control. I had to know who was at my gate.

I took a deep breath and let it out slowly, trying to steady myself. I could feel the alcohol still swirling in