Saige's [POV]

"Where's Aden?" I ask as the tension within me builds.

Kade's lips quirked into a mockery of a smile. "Afraid?"

I shake my head. "No. Just surprised he didn't follow."

"Oh, I think he wanted to," Kade murmurs, a look in his eyes that I can't read, something that resembles hunger. Or anticipation.

My mouth goes dry. "Why?"

"I'm sure you can figure it out."

The memory of Aden's words fills my mind. He said they were close. They used to share everything. What did he ...