Chapter 146: Kade’s POV

The moment the signal was given, I knew Orran would not fight clean.

Men like him never did.

The circle at the center of the Pack Hall felt too small for what was about to happen, hundreds of eyes locked so tightly on the space between Nyra and Orran that it felt like the air itself was holding its breath.

I stood near the front with Riven at my side, muscles coiled, hands itching despite the rules given. I couldn't intervene no matter what happened.

Roe hovered ...