The hall went dead silent.The elders exchanged glances, shocked. They had never seen anyone so openly defy the Alpha heir.Larry's face turned livid, his eyes burning with fury. "Tainted? What are you talking about?""You heard me," I said calmly."Then tell me, Reina," Larry sneered, "And who else would you choose? That worthless cripple, Derek? The failure who can't even hold his wolf form?"His voice dripped with mockery. "A failure in a wheelchair who couldn't even awaken his Alpha blood?"Just then, a side door to the hall opened quietly.Derek entered, propelling his wheelchair forward.He wore a simple black shirt. His face was pale, but his eyes were clear.A flash of hurt crossed his face when he heard Larry's words, but he quickly masked it."Sorry to interrupt," Derek said, nodding politely. "Father, you were looking for me?"The old Alpha cleared his throat. "Derek, perfect timing. Come, sit."Seeing Derek, Larry's mocking smile widened. "Look, the cripple himself has arr
Read more