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Chapter 175

Author: Helix
last update publish date: 2026-08-27 23:15:17

Derek

"For wolves, the pack is everything," he snapped. "An individual never stands apart from the pack."

He wasn't wrong. I know that. I'm strong enough now to find another way.

"Give me two weeks," I said finally. "Let me set things here. I'll return in a week. But my stance on Liriel won't change."

Elder Elvin took in my face, read the steel there, and sighed. "I hope you don't regret your stubbornness. The pack needs a rational leader, not a man blinded by love."

"I've never been clearer,"
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    VioletTwenty minutes later, we were in the office. My heart slammed at the sight of them. Leon's left cheek was swollen. Theodora's uniform was rumpled, eyes watery."What happened?" I was on them, checking hands, faces.Olivia looked pained. "During recess, a few kids from other classes argued with Leon and Theodora. It escalated."Derek frowned, crouched, and cupped Theodora's cheek. "Hey, baby. Tell me what happened. I always believe you."He didn't scold. He listened. That simple trust stung my eyes.Theodora hiccuped. "They said... we don't have a dad. They said Derek is a fake dad."Leon's fists knotted, anger burning. "They said Mom found a fake dad to trick people. Said nobody wants us."The words cut like knives. The thing I feared most. The thing that always finds a way to happen."So you fought?" I asked quietly."I won't let anyone talk trash about Mom," Leon said, chin up. "Or about Derek. He acts like our dad. Who are they to call him fake?"Theodora nodded, tears still

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