CH16 - Dereck's POV

So much has happened since my alpha bowed down to Cedric and this pack. I’ve gone unnoticed as Kai’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 Kai. That man has probably gotten himself into so much trouble since we were forced here.

I hope they have not hurt him too much. He was forced into the alpha role at the loss of his parents, but he is still very gentle and inexperienced. Plus, no one should ever mark that cute face of his. If someone has h