Chapter 451

　　Derek's POV 　　My grandfather was very strict with me, but he also always protected me well. 　　My grandfather never revealed the whole truth to me. He simply said that my father couldn't fully assume the role of Alpha due to some critical issues, so he concentrated on preparing me for the position instead. 　　Back then, I innocently believed my father was genuinely occupied with the pack's matters. 　　I had no idea that he had another family and other lovers outside. 　　I always assumed that everyone was as loyal to their mate as the werewolf world I was familiar with dictated, where mates shared a profound and unbreakable bond. 　　When I was still oblivious to many things, that little boy Zander seemed to know me inside out. 　　That time, Zander and the other kids smeared cake on me. 　　My face, arms, neck, and body, none of them were spared. 　　Their mocking laughter filled my ears, but I turned a deaf ear and just stared at Ambrose. 　　I thought he would pick me up tenderly or stop other k