Chapter 41

“Don’t make this about you,” Aislyn spat which brought unease back into the apartment, tenfold. “The Alpha of your pack. The one that has to look over everyone? Does that ring a bell?”

Zane tossed the nozzle out the window, letting the water pour down it as it went out with a clank.

“Don’t attempt to know what you don’t, little girl.”

“Or what? You’ll what? I’d love to hear it!” Aislyn challenged and Zane snarled. “I’ll bet that you’re used to getting your way; that everyone listened to you, gave you their full attention until this wolf came into your life.”

Zane’s shoulders tensed and he rolled his neck along them.

“You…”

“I’ll bet,” she interrupted Zane once more, “that you helped him become who he is. He’s the wolf that snuck out for a chance at something better.”

Derek’s heart felt like it was only beating faster at the mention of what she thought his life truly was.

“He’s the one you couldn’t control, and that’s why you hate me!” Aislyn growled. “It’s not because I’m