CH40 - Dereck's POV

When he wanted me to fight him and not hold back, I thought my luck had run out. I thought he had figured me and Kai out… or at least me out. However, it seems he hasn’t yet gathered why I wanted to get a job within the packhouse, but not as one of his dominant warriors.

I was going to hold back at least a bit, but with that order to not hold back, I couldn’t deny the request. Normally, the alpha’s voice would force anyone to obey the command, but for me, it was a matter of dignity.

The alpha had put forth the challenge, knowing I had hidden my true talents. Of course, he would find out eventually and want to test me. Lying to him so bluntly would have made my predicament worse. I’m just thankful he has let me remain in the jailhouse as my job.

The downside is now he knows I am Kai’s beta. He will watch me closely now, I imagine. Or get someone else to watch me. Perhaps he will try to use me to make Kai’s life a living