Alpha Kaden's POV. “You're kidding.” “No, I'm not.” And to prove how serious I was, I got off the couch. “I don't like the idea of you being with this new guy.* “You mean Esam.” She folded her arms across her chest. Standing up to me like I was her equal. My six feet plus came in handy just as it always did. When I straightened my back, I was inches away from her roof. “Whatever his name is. I don't want him around you.” “Says who?” She neared me, her lips inches away as she came closer. Her lips were tempting, plump and soft-looking. “Me.” I took a step forward, too, closing the distance between us. We hadn't been this close in forever. Not since I was underneath her. Not since I was inside her. Her breath on mine sent shivers through my arms. “Says me.* “You're not my ma

