Caden’s POV
What the hell did Peru send to Ronan?
Ronan wasn't supposed to be back until much later. I gave Peru an instruction to report that I have been sneaky around Lila.
He obviously may have gotten that already from Ethan, but I asked Peru to tell him to come to Lila's lab if he didn't believe it.
I forgot who Ronan was. I guess he abandoned everything and came running.
The sharp scent of blood filled the air as I staggered to my feet, clutching my ribs. My vision swam, but I forced myself to focus. Ronan was pacing like a caged beast, his chest heaving with fury.
This wasn’t how I had planned it. Not even close.
Ronan turned to me, his eyes blazing. “You lied to me, Caden.” His voice was low, dangerous, like the rumble before a storm.
“I asked you as man to man, brother t
