Chapter 103

I stood among the scattered remnants of Derek's pack, now in my human form. “Stand down,” I commanded. The defeated rogues, stood back up in silence, trembling and waiting for my judgment. Zone and Rachel approached me, I could sense the pride and respect they felt toward my transformation. My wolf mother’s strength had clearly astonished them, and while they remained unsure of the rogues, their relief was evident. I had chosen mercy over vengeance. "Thank you," Zone murmured as his eyes met mine. "You've given them hope." I nodded, grateful for their support. Then my thoughts turned to Derek’s former beta. If anyone knew where my mother’s relic could be found, it would be him. I called out to him, and after a few tense moments, Derek’s former beta, a wolf with a scar stretching across his eye, stepped forward. He looked wary and his shoulders were hunched as though prepared for punishment. My commanding presence made him nervous and he kept his eyesight low. “I’m not here to punish yo