Chapter 59

Caden The morning light filtered through the grand windows of the estate, casting long streaks of gold on the polished floor. My phone buzzed on the nightstand, its incessant vibration pulling me from the haze of restless sleep. I groaned, dragging a hand over my face before reaching for it. A message from Ronan. We need to talk, Caden. Meet me in the courtroom now. I sat up, swinging my legs off the bed and letting my elbows rest on my knees. My wolf stirred uneasily, a low growl resonating in my chest. Something about the tone of that message made my hackles rise. I knew in my gut that this would have something to do with last night. If Lila had let anything off, then it was going to be a wild morning. I got into the bathroom for a quick shower and came out dressed in a black pants with a loosely fitted vintage shirt. By the time I reached the Frost courtroom, my mind was a tangle of doubts and half-formed conclusions. The heavy oak doors creaked open, and the familiar grandeur of th