CH16 - Dereck's POV

So much has happened since my luna bowed down to Cedric and this pack. I’ve gone unnoticed as Kyla’s beta so far, but only because I know exactly how to blend in well enough. He knows I’m a warrior, but he hasn’t paid me much more attention besides that.

That is the only reason he didn’t slaughter me on the spot, I imagine. There would be no way he would accept another beta in his pack. Especially not one that can rival his own for the spot. He could have lowered my rank, but the mistrust he would have over me wouldn’t be worth it, I imagine.

At least, that is my take on things. I could be wrong, of course. Either way, I don’t need to be his beta. The only loyalty I have is towards Kyla. That woman has probably gotten herself into so much trouble since we were forced here.

I hope they have not hurt her too much. She was forced into the luna role at the loss of her parents, but she is still very gentle and inexperienced. Plus, no one should ever mark that cute face of hers. If someo